Fifty years after first transporting us to the galaxy far, far away, George Lucas’ original vision for Star Wars will return to the big screen this coming February, with Disney and Lucasfilm officially announcing the theatrical release of an all-new restoration of the original, pre-Special Edition release of the seminal 1977 blockbuster. Check out the 50th anniversary release poster, courtesy of artist Matt Ferguson…
The release of the original cut of Star Wars will mark the first time that fans have been able to see the unaltered version of A New Hope since 2006, with a DVD release of the Original Trilogy including the pre-Special Edition versions as bonus features. Prior to that, their last official release was on VHS in 1995, before the arrival of the Special Edition in 1997, which then became George Lucas – and Lucasfilm’s – preferred versions.
“It is incredibly special to mark the 50th anniversary by returning the original version of Star Wars to theaters so audiences can experience this part of film history on the big screen,” says Lucasfilm Co-President Lynwen Brennan. “We look forward to celebrating with our fans all year long — from the releases of Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter to exclusive merchandise, new publishing stories, unforgettable experiences and interactive games. We are so thankful for our amazing community and hope these experiences bring joy to Star Wars fans everywhere.”
Star Wars returns to cinemas on February 19th 2027.
