A New Hope” will return to the big screen on April 30, 2027, to mark the film’s 50th anniversary. Disney, which purchased LucasFilm in 2012 and with it the rights to the “Star Wars” series in 2012 for $4 billion,

Disney has dated the 50th anniversary re-release of Star Wars for April 30, 2027. No other news was made available as to whether they’ll reverse engineer George Lucas’ 1997 edits and additions (the Han Solo vs.

The iconic film will debut in theaters for the anniversary run on April 30, 2027. The announcement was made on the official Star Wars social media. “Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters April 2027 to celebrate 50 years of a galaxy far, far away,” the brand wrote alongside a 50th anniversary image.

George Lucas' iconic 1977 film will return to theaters April 30, 2027, weeks ahead of 'Star Wars: Starfighter.'

Major News for 'Star Wars' Fans Ahead of Legendary Franchise's 50th Anniversary originally appeared on Parade. Star Wars fans are in for a "super cool" treat when the legendary franchise celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2027.

A New Hope premiered in just 50 theaters across the U.S. in 1997, audiences had no idea they were witnessing the birth of a cultural phenomenon.

Lucasfilm celebrate Star Wars' 50th anniversary, and they really have just become a "once-in-a-generation event." The last few years have seen several major anniversaries pass for Star Wars, and the fandom has had an opportunity to rewatch some classic movies on the big screen.