IF you thought Hollywood already had enough slimy characters, think again.

Jabba the Hutt will make a return in Solo: A Star Wars Story – 35 years after CARRIE FISHER, as Princess Leia – strangled him to death in Return of the Jedi.

5 Jabba the Hutt will be back in Solo: A Star Wars Story Credit: Lucas Films

The upcoming movie goes back in time to tell how Han Solo first met Chewbacca and the moment they came across the slug-like villain.

A film insider said: “It’s a huge secret, but Jabba is returning to the Star Wars universe.

"Fans will learn why Han ended up owing him so much money.

"Yoda was brought back for The Last Jedi and now Disney wants to bring back another legacy character.

5 The slimy villian was strangled him to death by Princess Leia in Return of the Jedi Credit: Other20th Century Fox

5 Alden Ehrenreich stars as Han Solo in the new movie Credit: Disney

5 Solo is joined by his buddy Chewbacca Credit: Disney

5 Emilia Clarke plays a mysterious character called Qi'ra Credit: Disney

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“Jabba is so synonymous with the franchise.”

When asked about which characters would be in Solo – due for release on May 25 – Oscar-winning visual effects guru Ben Morris said: “Jabba the Hutt would be a good guess.

"If I say any more I will get into trouble.”

That will be enough to get fans squirming