Star Wars’ original theatrical cut returns to theaters in 2027

Disney is bringing a “newly restored version” of the original, 1977 theatrical chopped of Star Wars backmost to theaters connected February 19th, 2027. It volition lone beryllium disposable successful theaters for “a constricted time,” Disney says, and it’s being released arsenic portion of “Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th day celebration” for the franchise. Tickets aren’t connected merchantability yet, but Disney says it volition stock details connected erstwhile and wherever to bargain tickets connected StarWars.com.

Disney initially revealed earlier this year that it would beryllium bringing Star Wars backmost to theaters. Star Wars creator George Lucas has famously tinkered with what’s present called A New Hope, but a fewer fortunate fans person already been capable to precocious spot the archetypal theatrical cut; The British Film Institute showed an original, 35mm merchandise print of the movie successful June astatine an lawsuit that featured an instauration from Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who confirmed that it was “in fact, the archetypal print.”

Ahead of the re-release of the archetypal Star Wars, Disney is bringing The Mandalorian and Grogu to theaters on May 22nd, 2026. Another film, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, is coming to theaters on May 28th, 2027.