Release date and latest update
February 19, 2027 is the current U.S. re-release date.
A limited re-release of the restored original 1977 theatrical version, not a new Star Wars sequel.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Future release plans remain subject to change.
What is Star Wars: A New Hope — 50th Anniversary about?
Lucasfilm is returning the original Star Wars to theaters for its fiftieth anniversary. The limited engagement presents a restored version of the original 1977 theatrical release. It offers a chance to see the beginning of Luke Skywalker’s story on a cinema screen.
Cast and director
Director: George Lucas.
Cast: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Cast listed in the cited report.
Is this the original theatrical version?
Lucasfilm specifically describes a restored presentation of the original 1977 theatrical release.
When can I watch it at home?
No U.S. subscription streaming or digital-rental date is established by the release sources listed here. A theatrical distributor alone does not determine the streaming launch.
Sources and date checks
- Lucasfilm: 50th anniversary theatrical announcement — studio source.
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