Kara Hedash 
Han Solo's Age During The Original Star Wars Trilogy And The Sequels
Warning! Obi-Wan Kenobi spoilers ahead.
The actual age of Harrison Ford’s Han Solo was never directly stated in the Star Wars movies, but certain details in franchise canon have made it possible to calculate. Ford became the face of the suave smuggler when the character was introduced in George Lucas’ 1977 movie that launched the epic space opera. Whenever the camera sees Han Solo blaster fire is typically not far behind, as the character is synonymous with action. Despite not appearing in every installment of the movie franchise, Han has remained a vital character based on his legacy. So how old was he during the various trilogies, including the moment of his tragic death?
Han and his Star Wars co-pilot, the Wookiee Chewbacca, first encountered Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi when he agreed to transport the pair to Alderaan. Like the abandoned Obi-Wan Kenobi Clone Trooper, Han practically had no choice but to get involved in the war. When Han’s ship, the Millennium Falcon, was trapped within the Death Star, Han assisted Luke on a rescue mission to save Princess Leia Organa. After his initial reluctance to join the Rebel Alliance, Han had a change of heart. He then went on to become one of the greatest heroes during the Rebel’s efforts against the Empire. In just a span of four years, Han went from a selfish smuggler to an admirable leader who put his life on the line to eliminate the galaxy’s most dangerous threats.
Based on the chronological timeline presented in Star Wars, Han’s earliest appearance came in Solo: A Star Wars Story, which featured Alden Ehrenreich in the role. Though Han’s age in Solo was a bit unclear, the official guidebook for the film stated that the character’s birthdate was around 32 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin). Based on this fact, Han was born on the planet Corellia during the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, and he was 13 years old by the end of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Han would have been around the age of 19 during the early events of Solo, seeing as the movie begins in 13 BBY. It was then that he managed to escape from his home planet, but his girlfriend, Qi’ra, was forced to stay behind. Han reunited with her three years later in 10 BBY, indicating that he was 22 when he joined Tobias Beckett before sympathizing with the Rebels. Around this time, Hayden Christensen’s Darth Vader is already roaming the galaxy with inquisitors in tow, terrorizing the populace and hunting for Obi-Wan or any other Jedi who survived Order 66.
Han Solo’s Age During The Original Trilogy
By the end of Solo, Han and Chewie declined an offer to join the Rebel Alliance. Instead, the pair set their sights on Tatooine. For the next decade, Han became a skilled smuggler, leading to the start of the first Star Wars film, which was set in 0 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin). At this point, Han was 32 years old, making him the original trilogy’s central trio. When Han was frozen in carbonite by the demand of Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back, three years had passed. Therefore, by the time Han participated in the Battle of Endor in Return of the Jedi, Han was 36, since it was the year 4 ABY.
Han Solo’s Age During The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
When Han returned for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, thirty years had passed. In 34 ABY, the figure would have been 66 years old based on his birthdate. Sadly, Han wouldn’t go on to reach his seventies, since his own son, Kylo Ren, kills him during the first installment of the sequel trilogy. While he manages to leave his mark on characters like Rey and Finn, Han was unable to assist in the Resistance’s efforts against the First Order. When the saga came to an end with the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 35 ABY, all members of Han’s family had perished. While Han never got to fully live out his golden years with his loved ones, Star Wars made sure to give the figure a significant journey.
Is Han Solo In Obi-Wan Kenobi And How Old Would He Be?
Though promo leading up to the show fueled some theories that Han Solo would appear in Obi-Wan Kenobi, during which Han would be 22 years old, Solo never appears in the Disney+ series. Set in 9 BBY, Obi-Wan Kenobi happens ten years after Revenge of the Sith (19 BBY) and nine years before the first Star Wars movie (0 BBY). Following the events in Solo, at this point in Han’s life, Han Solo and Chewie are actually on Tatooine. However, as a young smuggler, Han would’ve kept his distance from the Empire and the Inquisitors, which is why it actually makes sense that Han Solo isn’t part of the Obi-Wan Kenobi cast.
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