Solo: A Star Wars Story - 52 Easter Eggs & References Explained

29. Sabacc

Lando Solo A Star Wars Story
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To the surprise of nobody, Solo shows fans the moment where Han wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover) in a round of the poker-like card game Sabacc...but not before faking everyone out with a preliminary match, which Han loses to a cheating Lando.

Both the Legends universe and official Star Wars canon make reference to Han defeating Lando in a game of Sabacc, so it's a glorious moment of welcome fan service to see it finally happen on screen. The deliciously smarmy performances from Ehrenreich and Glover sure don't hurt either.

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