Star Wars: 15 Show-Stealing Side Characters Who Shaped The Galaxy

There's no better duo in the galaxy than Han Solo and Chewbacca. It's even possible there's no better duo in cinema than these two. It's going to be a fascinating part of the episodic films moving forward seeing Chewbacca without Han. Is that even something fans have thought about since the fallout from The Force Awakens?

At its core, Star Wars is about the Skywalker legacy, but it's fair to say these two factor into that equation significantly. The evolution of Han Solo is a major story arc, with Chewbacca present not only as Solo's companion but moral compass. You know Chewbacca was the one who told Han to get his act together and help Luke blow up the Death Star.

Shaping The Franchise

There's so much to be said about the impact these two have on the franchise. From their acceptance of that job in Mos Eisley to Han's ultimate sacrifice. It might even be fair to say these two aren't support characters at all; especially using The Force Awakens as a barometer.

Han, Chewbacca, and the Millennium Falcon are major identifiable parts of Star Wars. There's nothing more iconic than the piece of junk that made the Kessel Run in 14-parsecs... I mean 12-parsecs. Han Solo's hot shot personality to crack Rebel general is a big part of the original trilogy. It's tragic to see how his character became lost in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. In the end, fans get to see Solo sacrifice himself in only the most appropriate way: for his family and friends.