"Star Wars: A New Hope" (1977) returns to theaters in Feb 2027 for 50th anniversary, with original "Han shoots first" scene restored.

The original 1977 version of "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" will return to theaters in February 2027 for a limited run to mark its 50th anniversary. A newly restored version will include the original "Han shoots first" scene, omitted in later releases. The re-release, part of a year-long celebration, marks a shift from George Lucas’s preferred "Special Edition" cuts. Screening details remain unannounced.