Star Wars fans are being treated to a comprehensive celebration of the franchise’s 50th anniversary starting in January 2027. The milestone year will launch with numerous including theatrical re-releases, new film announcements, and dedicated fan events. The original 1977 film will receive a special theatrical re-release featuring an all-new logo, revised score, and new poster. A follow-up film called Star Wars: Starfighter directed by Shawn Levy will arrive in theaters in May 2027. Today, Disney has revealed more details including a new documentary film and live events, while also announcing new merchandise collaborations. The 50th anniversary offers unused merchandise lines from Collectors, the Hasbro and LEGO Group firms, and global brands including Mars, Adidas, and others. These announcements establish a rich and varied celebration of fifty years of Star Wars storytelling.
Key Points:
- Start of celebration January 2027 with worldwide events, brand-new project announcements, exclusive merchandise and re-release of original 1977 film on February 19th.
- Star Wars: Starfighter film directed by Shawn Levy starring Ryan Gosling, new characters, new locations available May 28, 2027 in theaters worldwide.
- Special documentary The Hero Awakens premiering on Disney+ on May 4, 2027, offering chronicle of making of original 1977 film with archival footage and unreleased video.
- Star Wars: A New Hope at Cosm featuring 2019 Disney+ edition of Star Wars: A New Hope paired with exclusive poster starting late March 2027 at Cosm theaters nationwide.