Disney Maps Out Star Wars’ 50Th Anniversary Celebrations and Collectibles
WHO:
StarWars.com - Lucasfilm and Disney are organizing the anniversary celebration.
StarWars.com - Lucasfilm Co-President Lynwen Brennan said the celebration would include the return of the original film to theaters and thanked the Star Wars fan community.
StarWars.com - Director R.J. Cutler is making a new documentary.
StarWars.com - Hasbro is producing a new Star Wars Retro action-figure line.
Rolling Stone TV Movies - The planned releases include the film *Star Wars: Starfighter*, starring Ryan Gosling, and the Disney+ series *Ahsoka*.
WHAT:
Deadline - The anniversary re-release will include screenings in IMAX 70mm.
Deadline - Lucasfilm and Disney will release the restored original *Star Wars* in multiple formats, including IMAX 70mm.
Deadline - The anniversary plans include a behind-the-scenes documentary titled *The Hero Awakens*.
StarWars.com - Lucasfilm and Disney unveiled a preview of a year-long celebration marking 50 years of Star Wars, including a new documentary, poster art, limited-edition merchandise, global events, project announcements, fan events, archival releases, and reimagined Disney Parks and Cruise Line offerings.
StarWars.com - The original 1977 *Star Wars* film will return to theaters in a newly restored theatrical release.
StarWars.com - The celebration includes the return of a new Star Wars film, *Star Wars: Starfighter*.
StarWars.com - Hasbro’s Star Wars Retro line will feature 3.75-inch-scale figures modeled as a homage to original Kenner action figures.
Variety - Disney’s anniversary plans include Lego sets, Hasbro collections, immersive experiences, merchandise, and theatrical releases.
Reddit Movies - The post identifies an “Official 50th Anniversary Poster” for *Star Wars* and was submitted by u/MarvelsGrantMan136.
WHERE:
StarWars.com - Tickets are on sale for a new museum exhibition connected to the anniversary.
StarWars.com - The celebration will include global events and theatrical releases.
StarWars.com - Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line are among the venues or offerings planned for the celebration.
WHEN:
StarWars.com - The year-long 50th-anniversary celebration is planned for 2027, beginning in January.
StarWars.com - The original 1977 film’s theatrical re-release is scheduled for February 19, 2027.
StarWars.com - *Star Wars: Starfighter* is scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 28, 2027.
Variety - The restored theatrical re-release is scheduled for Feb. 19, 2027.
WHY:
StarWars.com - The celebration is intended to mark five decades of Star Wars storytelling.
StarWars.com - Brennan said returning the original film to theaters would let audiences experience “this part of film history on the big screen.”
HOW:
Deadline - The behind-the-scenes documentary *The Hero Awakens* is a new title for the documentary already included in the summary.
StarWars.com - The celebration will be delivered through theatrical releases, merchandise, fan events, archival releases, publishing, interactive games, and Disney Parks and Cruise Line offerings.
StarWars.com - The original film is described as returning in its original theatrical version.
Variety - The returning 1977 film will be shown in a newly restored version of its theatrical release.
(UPDATED November 13, 2026 01:07 UTC)
Lucasfilm and Disney are planning a year-long celebration of Star Wars’ 50th anniversary. The restored original film returns to theaters February 19, 2027, including IMAX screenings. Plans also include a documentary, merchandise, global events, and new Star Wars projects.
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(UPDATED November 12, 2026 19:02 UTC)
Lucasfilm and Disney will mark Star Wars’ fiftieth anniversary with year-long celebrations in 2027. The restored original film returns to theaters February 19, including IMAX 70mm screenings. Plans also include a documentary and Ryan Gosling’s Starfighter.
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(UPDATED November 12, 2026 17:01 UTC)
Lucasfilm and Disney are planning a year-long celebration of Star Wars’ 50th anniversary, with global events. The original film returns to theaters in a newly restored release. A new documentary, merchandise, and Star Wars: Starfighter are also planned.