Overview
- Lucasfilm confirms the restoration is the original theatrical cut shown at the BFI, reinstating period elements such as the Han–Greedo cantina scene as first released.
- The engagement is limited as part of a yearlong celebration marking the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
- Exhibition specifics remain unannounced, with ticketing, run length and any premium formats pending confirmation.
- Some coverage cites a shift from an earlier reported April 30 date to February 19, though the studio’s current date stands as February 19, 2027.
- The reissue precedes Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter in late May 2027, positioned as the first new series feature since 2019.