Han Solo’s Jacket Mystery in The Empire Strikes Back

In the second “Star Wars” film, “The Empire Strikes Back,” several costume mistakes appear in the famous romantic scene between Han Solo and Princess Leia. Initially, Han is seen shackled, but in the next shot, he is mysteriously not, only to be shackled again moments later. The inconsistency continues as he is unshackled when frozen in carbonite.

Adding to the confusion, Han is suddenly wearing his jacket in one of the final cutaways, despite not having it on earlier. These errors are noticeable to anyone paying enough attention and add an unintended layer of intrigue to the scene, highlighting the challenges of continuity in filmmaking.