Star-studded Launch of George Lucas's Narrative Art Museum
WHO:
Deadline - George Lucas hosted friends including Oprah Winfrey, Guillermo Del Toro, Laura Dern, Mark Hamill, Spike Lee, Greta Gerwig, Nicolas Cage, Tracee Ellis Ross, Queen Latifah, Eva Longoria, George R.R. Martin, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
WHAT:
Deadline - The opening night gala featured a drone light show that included visuals of Captain America and R2-D2.
Deadline - The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is an 11-acre campus featuring galleries, two theaters, a library, a restaurant, a café, a retail store, and dedicated community areas.
Deadline - The museum houses Lucas’ 40,000-piece art collection, including illustrations, mural paintings, comic art, children’s book illustrations, science-fiction illustrations, and cinematic artifacts such as movie posters.
WHERE:
Deadline - The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
WHEN:
Deadline - The museum is set to open to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
WHY:
Deadline - The event celebrates the launch of the museum, which aims to showcase narrative art and cinematic history.
HOW:
NY Post - The drone light show was described as "dazzling" and took place on the evening of the opening night.
Deadline - The opening night gala featured a red carpet event attended by numerous celebrities.
(UPDATED September 20, 2026 08:55 UTC)
The opening night gala featured a dazzling drone light show that captivated the audience with visuals of iconic characters like Captain America and R2-D2. This spectacular event took place during the evening of the gala, leaving attendees in awe. The impressive display has been widely praised, highlighting the creativity and innovation behind the show.
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(UPDATED September 20, 2026 07:56 UTC)
George Lucas hosted a star-studded gala to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which will welcome the public on Tuesday, Sept. 22. This impressive 11-acre campus in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, features galleries, theaters, a library, and a vast collection of 40,000 pieces of art, including illustrations and cinematic artifacts. The event drew a crowd of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Mark Hamill, and Guillermo Del Toro, all eager to mark this significant moment in the world of narrative art and cinematic history.