Star Wars At 50: Figures, Films And Anniversary Events For 2027

Lucasfilm and Disney have announced a year-long global celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars in 2027. Revealed on Good Morning America, the plans include the original film's return to theaters, Star Wars: Starfighter, a new Disney+ documentary, immersive screenings, fan events and anniversary collectibles.

The celebration looks back at the film that started it all in 1977 while giving fans new ways to experience the galaxy. Here are the five highlights from Disney's announcement.

Star Wars (1977) Returns To The Big Screen

The original Star Wars returns to theaters worldwide on February 19, 2027. Fans will be able to see the film in a range of formats, including IMAX 70mm, 70mm, 35mm, Digital IMAX and 4DX.

The presentation will include a celebratory logo accompanied by a newly recorded John Williams score. Artist Matt Ferguson has also created new artwork for the anniversary release.

Star Wars: Starfighter Arrives May 28

Lucasfilm's next feature film, Star Wars: Starfighter, opens on May 28, 2027. Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the film brings a new theatrical adventure to the anniversary year.

Starfighter will be released in multiple formats, with IMAX 70mm presentations at select IMAX film locations.

The Hero Awakens Premieres On Disney+ May 4

A new documentary from filmmaker R.J. Cutler, The Hero Awakens, premieres on Disney+ on May 4, 2027.

The documentary tells the story of how Star Wars was made, drawing exclusively on never-before-seen footage and audio recorded during the original production in 1977. Its archival approach gives fans a look at the making of the film as part of the anniversary's Star Wars Day celebrations.

Cosm Brings Star Wars To Its Shared-Reality Dome

Starting in late March 2027, Cosm will offer an immersive, full-dome Star Wars viewing experience.

The shared-reality presentation will be accompanied by specially created menus and an exclusive poster by Studio Number One, adding another way to revisit the original film during its anniversary year.

Exclusive Fan Experiences And Collectibles

The celebration also extends to live events and exhibitions. Star Wars Celebration is already sold out, while Star Wars in Concert: The Skywalker Saga will bring the saga's music to the Hollywood Bowl. Tickets for Star Wars: The Experience at The Franklin Institute went on sale alongside the anniversary announcement.

For collectors, Hasbro's special 50th-anniversary releases include The Black Series and The Vintage Collection, with preorders opening November 13, 2026. You can find the figure details in our Hasbro 50th anniversary product reveals. Hasbro is also celebrating with Retro Collection figures, including the R2-D2 pictured below.

The LEGO Group is joining the celebration with anniversary releases featuring minifigures inspired by Ralph McQuarrie's concept art.

Read the full anniversary announcement on StarWars.com for more information.

Thank you to Disney for providing the images for this article.