Aug. 1 (UPI) -- The Star Wars 50th anniversary celebrations will include a special screening of the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope in 2027.
The movie will return to theaters "for a limited time" to honor the franchise's 50th anniversary, which falls April 30, 2027, according to a press release.
The film will play May 4 on Star Wars Day.
The press release promised fans additional details about "this once-in-a-generation event" on their website.
Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters April 2027 to celebrate 50 years of a galaxy far, far away: https://t.co/ZsXxdV4KE2 pic.twitter.com/ZEMDAykhHJ— Star Wars (@starwars) August 1, 2025
