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

5. Han Shot First

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At the very end of the movie, Han meets up with Chewie and Beckett, and after a brief chit-chat, fatally shoots Beckett in the chest totally out of nowhere.

Han takes the initiative rather than waiting for the inevitable prolonged standoff, seemingly establishing the ruthless mindset that saw him shoot Greedo first in A New Hope.

Considering the nature of Beckett's betrayal, this was an extremely effective moment in stripping away Han's youthful optimism and leaning more into his calculated distrust of other people.

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