Watch the Trailer for 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Starring Donald Glover and Thandie Newton

The anticipated 'Star Wars' prequel arrives May 25.

Watch the Trailer for 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Starring Donald Glover and Thandie Newton

After a short teaser which aired during last night's Super Bowl, the first official trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story is here.

The film, which tells the story of Star Wars legend Hans Solo played by Alden Ehrenreich, stars Atalanta-creator Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, as well as British-Zimbabwean actor Thandie Newton, in an undisclosed role, though from what we can tell so far, whomever she's playing is a badass.

The film also starts Woody Harrelson as Beckett and Emila Clarke as Kira. Check out the trailer below, Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters on May 25.

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