Original Star Wars Returns to Theaters for 50th Anniversary in 2027

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To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Lucasfilm is bringing the original Star Wars movie from 1977 back to cinemas for a special, limited time. Fans will have a chance to experience the classic on the big screen again.

A remastered version of the 1977 film will be back in cinemas on February 19, 2027, letting movie fans enjoy it on the big screen once more.

StarWars.com made the announcement.

The 1977 Classic Comes Back to Theaters

Lucasfilm is bringing a newly restored version of the original 1977 Star Wars movie—later known as A New Hope—back to theaters for a short time.

It’s part of a yearlong celebration recognizing the film that launched the franchise.

This re-release lets both longtime fans relive the original movie and introduces it to a new generation who didn’t get a chance to see it in cinemas.

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2025-12-06 03:31