Star Wars (1977) to be re-released in theaters on February 19, 2027

Disney announced the original Star Wars film will return to theaters on February 19, 2027.,The re-release will feature a newly restored version of the original 1977 theatrical cut.Earlier this year, Disney announced it would bring the original Star Wars film, later dubbed Episode IV: A New Hope, back to theaters for the film’s 50th anniversary in 2027. However, it appears audiences will be able to see it slightly sooner than initially anticipated, on February 19, 2027. This information was confirmed via an official announcement on the Star Wars website. The announcement also revealed that the version of A New Hope to be screened in theaters in 2027 will be a “newly restored” rendition of the original 1977 theatrical release. This is likely the same version that was previously shown earlier this year at the Film on Film Festival in London.