Star Wars is one of those properties that feels utterly timeless, an eternal fixture in pop culture. In truth, though, the franchise has only been around for a few decades. In 2027, the Star Wars saga achieves its biggest milestone yet: its first film, A New Hope (formerly known as just Star Wars), will ring in its 50th anniversary. Lucasfilm is rightly planning a major celebration for film and franchise alike, and it’ll all begin with A New Hope’s return to the big screens.
“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,” Lucasfilm shared in a statement. The restoration will play nationwide, albeit for a limited engagement, beginning on February 19, 2027.
