Star Wars (1977) and Starfighter to Screen in IMAX 70mm in 2027
In 2027, Disney and Lucasfilm will present the original Star Wars (1977) and the new Star Wars: Starfighter in IMAX 70mm film, a first for the franchise. This announcement aligns with the 50th anniversary of the original film's debut. A newly restored version of Star Wars (1977), now known as Star Wars: A New Hope, will be showcased in select IMAX 70mm theaters as part of a yearlong celebration. Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and featuring Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and others, is set to release on May 28, 2027. The film, written by Jonathan Tropper, was filmed with IMAX-certified cameras. Notably, only about 41 theaters worldwide can project IMAX 70mm.
Key facts
- Disney and Lucasfilm announced Star Wars (1977) and Star Wars: Starfighter will screen in IMAX 70mm in 2027.
- The screening celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars film.
- A restored re-release of Star Wars (1977) will be shown at select IMAX 70mm locations.
- Star Wars: Starfighter will debut on May 28, 2027, the 50th anniversary weekend.
- Star Wars: Starfighter is directed by Shawn Levy and stars Ryan Gosling, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, Flynn Gray, and Amy Adams.
- The film was written by Jonathan Tropper and shot with IMAX-certified cameras.
- Only about 41 theaters worldwide can project IMAX 70mm, with roughly 30 in the US.
- The original Star Wars was shot on 35mm film with anamorphic lenses, so IMAX's DMR process will likely be used.
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey grossed over $1.5 billion globally, with IMAX 70mm locations contributing $78 million.
Entities
Artists
- Christopher Nolan
- Ryan Gosling
- Matt Smith
- Mia Goth
- Aaron Pierre
- Jamael Westman
- Daniel Ings
- Flynn Gray
- Amy Adams
- Shawn Levy
- Jonathan Tropper
Institutions
- Disney
- Lucasfilm
- IMAX
- PetaPixel
- StarWars.com
- DFIrentals
Locations
- United States