Though Ron Howard ultimately received sole directing credit for Solo, as he reportedly reshot about 70% of it, Phil Lord and Chris Miller were still credited as executive producers. As far as it was like on his end to take over helming duties, Howard said:

Solo: A Star Wars Story director Ron Howard has talked candidly about taking over the movie from Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and suggests he was dissatisfied with the end product despite having fun on set.

Ron Howard reveals the clashes between Lucasfilm and Phil Lord and Chris Miller that led him to taking over "Star Wars" as the director of "Solo."