The official site has shared an update on the return to theatres of A New Hope in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Star Wars in 2027, as many had hoped, the release will be the original 1977 cut of the film, in cinemas from February 19th for a limited time.
On February 19, 2027, we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars with a re-release of the 1977 original back for a limited time, in theaters everywhere.
Part of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, a newly restored version of the classic Star Wars(1977) theatrical release — later renamed Star Wars: A New Hope — will play in theaters for a limited time.
Switch on your targeting computer and keep your eyes on StarWars.com for more details, including when and where to buy tickets to this once-in-a-generation event.
They go on to share that this is a new a newly restored version of the classic Star Wars (1977) theatrical release. If Disney follow the same pattern as they did recently with 1982’s Tron, we should see a 4K release of this restored version in time for the holiday season in 2027.
