'Star Wars' Original 1977 Film and New 'Starfighter' to Hit IMAX Theaters in 2027
- On Tuesday, Lucasfilm and IMAX confirmed the original 1977 Star Wars and the new Star Wars: Starfighter will receive 70mm IMAX releases in 2027, marking the franchise's 50th-anniversary celebration.
- The large-format screenings have surged in popularity, driven by director Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which earned over $450 million globally and showcased the format's immersive capabilities.
- For the first time, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope will receive an IMAX screening beginning Feb. 19, 2027, providing fans access to the original 1977 film without later alterations.
- Director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Gosling bring the new film Starfighter to theaters on May 28, 2027, exactly 50 years after the original Star Wars debuted, both in 70mm IMAX.
- These releases capitalize on 70mm IMAX's exclusivity, with prints available in only a select number of locations worldwide, expanding the viewing experience closer to a square at 1.43:1 aspect ratio.
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"Star Wars" Sets IMAX 70MM Plans
Disney and Lucasfilm are set to give the IMAX 70mm treatment to not one but two “Star Wars” films next year. Timed with the franchise’s 50th anniversary, the re-release of the newly restored original version of George Lucas’ 1977 “Star Wars” and the brand-new Ryan Gosling-led “Star Wars: Starfighter” will both score the treatment. The […]
Through a statement, Lucasfilm announced that the first film of the franchise will be screened on IMAX for the first time in history as part of its much-anticipated commemorative premiere, planned for February 19, 2027.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE and STARFIGHTER Both Going to IMAX in 2027
Quick Take Two Star Wars movies will hit IMAX screens in 2027.First, A New Hope for its 50th anniversary will make its IMAX debut in February.Later, in May, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, will also have IMAX screenings.Nerdist take: Any excuse to see the original Star Wars on a huge screen is okay by us. Star Wars turns 50 next year, both the franchise and A New Hope. You know, when it first came out, it was just called Star…
Lucasfilm announces IMAX 70mm release date for the original Star Wars
Despite Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker making us feel every minute of our age, it’s hard to believe the franchise will turn 50 in 2027. And Lucasfilm isn’t taking this milestone, nor its latest theatrical release, for granted: The studio confirmed Tuesday that both George Lucas’ Star Wars (1977) and Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter will blast onto screens next summer in 70mm IMAX. The engagements will roll out as follows: Star Wars opens on…
Star Wars' 50th Anniversary Rerelease Includes a Historic First
Star Wars will mark a historic first with its 50th anniversary celebration. Disney and Lucasfilm will rerelease Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope in theaters next year, along with a new standalone movie starring Ryan Gosling. Both of these movies will mark a major milestone for the franchise. The original Star Wars movie […] The post Star Wars’ 50th Anniversary Rerelease Includes a Historic First appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailer…
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