'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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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.
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The Original 'Star Wars' Is Coming to IMAX 70mm Theaters in 2027
70mm IMAX films are having a moment right now thanks to Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster, The Odyssey, which is the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras. If Disney has its way, the good times will keep on rolling in 2027 with a pair of Star Wars films screening in IMAX 70mm film.
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