Lucasfilm and Disney have announced that both the original Star Wars film from 1977 and a new standalone adventure titled Starfighter will be released in IMAX 70mm format in 2027. The original movie, later retitled A New Hope, will return to theaters on February 19, 2027 as part of the franchise’s 50th anniversary celebration. This newly restored version marks the first time the film has ever been shown in IMAX, either digitally or on film. Starfighter will arrive in theaters on May 28, 2027 during the same anniversary weekend and is directed by Shawn Levy with Ryan Gosling leading the cast. The new film was shot with IMAX-certified cameras and will receive special prints at select locations alongside the classic movie’s re-release.
Key Points:
- The original Star Wars will be released in IMAX 70mm on February 19, 2027 as part of the franchise’s 50th anniversary celebration.
- Starfighter is a new standalone adventure directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling that will release on May 28, 2027.
- This marks the first time either film has been shown in IMAX format, either digitally or on film.