Lucasfilm and Disney have announced multiple events for next year’s 50th anniversary celebrations of the “Star Wars” franchise.
The most notable has already been teased – a restoration of the original theatrical cut of George Lucas’ 1977 “Star Wars”. That release will come in multiple formats, including IMAX 70mm.
Kicking off on February 19th, the film will also be presented in Digital IMAX, Digital Cinema, 70mm, 35mm, and 4DX along with a Cosm shared reality experience beginning in March. The first posters for the re-release are included below.
Next up, Lucasfilm will release a new behind-the-scenes documentary “The Hero Awakens” from filmmaker R.J. Cutler on Disney+ service on May 4th.
That film is said to detail the making of “Star Wars” and features archival footage and audio captured during and around the making of the historic film.
They join the upcoming second season of “Ahsoka” on January 20th, Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” which begins in cinemas on May 28th, and the Star Wars Celebration convention which will take place on April 1st-4th in Los Angeles.
Also coming next year will be new project announcements, anniversary merchandise and reimagined Disney Parks and Cruiseline offerings.
A galaxy far, far away returns to theaters in celebration of 50 years.
Experience Star Wars (1977) in theaters February 19, 2027.
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— Star Wars (@starwars) November 12, 2026
May the Force be with you.
Experience Star Wars: A New Hope at Cosm in shared reality when the film debuts in Cosm theaters nationwide in select markets March 2027.
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— Star Wars (@starwars) November 12, 2026
Source: StarWars.com
