Star Wars Prepares for 50th Anniversary

We’ve known for a little over a year now that 2027 is going to be a big year for Star Wars. From celebrating 50 years, Star Wars Starfighter, Ahsoka Season 2, and of course Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles! The city were the world first met the iconic characters from a galaxy far, far away….

Early this morning, November 12th, Good Morning America was the place that kicked off LucasFilm’s marketing to celebrate Star Wars 50th Anniversary. First we got the logo reveal featuring brand new music composed by the legendary John Williams. Next, the official poster by Matt Ferguson. He has recently done the rerelease posters for Return of the Jedi & Revenge of the Sith to name a few. And the 50th Anniversary release is going to be Star Wars! Not A New Hope. Yes, we’re are officially getting the original unaltered version of this classic film in 4K resolution in theaters February 19, 2027.

If that wasn’t enough excitment for the day, we also got some of the big collabs. Brands like M&M’s, Lego, Steinway Instruments, and Aston Martin. And I feel that this is just the first group. With the collabs like Lego, Hasbro will be releasing new 50th anniversary toys. Both with new limited 50th packaging. Not only are they releasing the unaltered Star Wars, but Star Wars A New Hope will be getting a special rerelease in IMAX 70MM, 4DX, and DBOX. Plus a “Shared Reality” version at Cosm in select markets in March 2027.

And to close out all this news, in April The Music of the Skywalker Saga will be coming to The Hollywood Bowl. And this special performance with be hosted by the one and only Anthony Daniels. And finally we’re getting a brand new documentary from R.J. Cutler called The Hero Awakens, featuring never before seen footage and audio. This will be coming to Disney+ on May 4th, 2027.

As a life long Star Wars fan in his late 40’s, 2027 is going to be one of the biggest years for Fanboys and Fangirls around the world. And it’s coming at lightspeed, this is where the fun begins!