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Original Star Wars and New Film to Screen in IMAX 70mm in 2027
Key points
- "Star Wars: A New Hope" will screen in IMAX 70mm on February 19, 2027.
- The screening will use a newly restored version of the original 1977 cut.
- "Star Wars: Starfighter" will debut in IMAX 70mm on May 28, 2027.
- This is the first IMAX 70mm release for the original Star Wars film.
Original Star Wars Returns to Theaters
LucasFilm announced that "Star Wars: A New Hope" will be released in IMAX 70mm on February 19, 2027, to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This will be the first time the 1977 film is shown in this format. The screening will feature a newly restored version of the original cut, not the digitally remastered edition.
New Star Wars Film Also Set for IMAX 70mm
The latest film in the series, "Star Wars: Starfighter," is scheduled to debut in IMAX 70mm on May 28, 2027. This release date is 50 years after the original Star Wars film's premiere weekend. "Starfighter" was reportedly shot digitally on Sony's IMAX-certified CineAlta Venice 2 cameras.
Significance for Fans
For many fans, the opportunity to see the original 1977 film in its unedited form on large IMAX screens is a notable event. The original cut has had limited official screenings since 1997. While "Starfighter" will require digital conversion and upscaling for IMAX 70mm, it is expected to offer a high-quality viewing experience.
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LucasFilm announced that "Star Wars: A New Hope" will be screened in IMAX 70mm from its original cut in February 2027, coinciding with its 50th anniversary. The newest film, "Star Wars: Starfighter," will also debut in IMAX 70mm in May 2027. This marks the first time the original 1977 film will be shown in this format.