Classic Star Wars Movie Gets Theatrical Rerelease But You’ll Have to Wait

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Lucasfilm has officially announced the Star Wars: A New Hope theatrical rerelease dates for the special limited screenings of the epic space opera. The 1977 movie served as the first installment to George Lucas’ long-running sci-fi franchise. This comes after Disney just recently re-released Revenge of the Sith in theaters last April for a special week-long screening.

“The Imperial Forces — under orders from cruel Darth Vader — hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire,” reads the movie’s official synopsis. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of the Millennium Falcon, work together with the companionable droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.”

When is the Star Wars: A New Hope theatrical rerelease date?

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Star Wars: A New Hope will be heading back to theaters on April 30, 2027. The movie currently holds a Certified Fresh rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated installment of the entire franchise.

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Star Wars: A New Hope was written and directed by George Lucas. The ensemble cast included Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan “Ben” Kenobi, Anthony Daniels as C3PO, Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, David Prowse/James Earl Jones (voice) as Lord Darth Vader, Phil Brown as Uncle Owen, Shelagh Fraser as Aunt Beru, and more.

Originally reported by Maggie Dela Paz on SuperHeroHype.

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