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Someone Finally Convinced George Lucas His Original 1977 Star Wars Was Fine, Actually—And It Returns in 2027
On February 19, 2027, we’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars with a re-release of the 1977 original back for a limited time, in theaters everywhere.
Part of Lucasfilm’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, a newly restored version of the classic Star Wars (1977) theatrical release — later renamed Star Wars: A New Hope — will play in theaters for a limited time.
Star Wars is one of my earliest theatrical memories. I haven’t seen the original cut since then (do we count Harmy’s Despecialized Edition?). I’m excited to again see half a completed film that’s not very good and to confirm that, indeed, Han shot first.
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