Disney and Lucasfilm are officially preparing for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars in a big way
2027 will mark the 50th anniversary of the release of George Lucas's original Star Wars, an iconic film that forever changed cinema, pop culture and the world. Lucasfilm and Disney have already announced a huge slate of projects and events to commemorate the milestone, from the return of the original film to theaters and a major new museum exhibition to an all-new film adventure, a new Star Wars Celebration, books, comics, collectibles and more.
Today, both companies expanded their 50th anniversary celebrations with a panel discussion at New York Comic Con 2026.
With that in mind, below is a chronological list of the major officially announced Star Wars projects and events taking place in 2027 to commemorate this milestone anniversary.
January 2027 – Star Wars and Marvel crossover.
Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles will bring together the Star Wars and Marvel universes for the first time in an official crossover.
In this five-issue limited series written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by David Marquez, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo will face off against Marvel characters including Spider-Man and the Avengers.
The action takes place on Earth-616 after a reality-shattering event, as a result of which the Marvel heroes witnessed the events of the film A New Hope.
The first issue is scheduled for release in January 2027, making it one of the first major publishing events of the anniversary year.
February 2, 2027 - The Original Trilogy is released in audio format.
For the first time, the original novelizations of the Star Wars films will be released as complete audiobooks, narrated by Mark Thompson.This means that listeners will be able to fully experience the original novelizations of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Backand Return of the Jedi.
Given that the anniversary is primarily about returning to the original 1977 story, providing fans with a new way to experience these classic adaptations seems a particularly fitting way to mark the occasion.
February 13, 2027 - Star Wars: The Experience opens in Philadelphia.
Star Wars: The Experience - A Journey Through the Galaxy will officially open on February 13, 2027 at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
The exhibit, produced by the Franklin Institute in collaboration with Lucasfilm, Disney Consumer Products and MDSX, is billed as the largest and most comprehensive traveling behind-the-scenes Star Wars exhibit to date. The exhibition in Philadelphia will run until September 6, 2027, after which it will begin a five-year tour of North America.
The exhibit will span approximately 18,000 square feet and feature more than 70 artifacts, including costumes, props, creatures, droids and other items from Star Wars history used in the films. Among the most notable exhibits are Darth Vader's armor, Darth Maul's lightsaber hilt, R2-D2, C-3PO, Grogu and a full-size speeder bike.
There will also be interactive areas.Fans will be able to step into a recreation of Queen Amidala's throne room, explore the Wireframe Worlds gallery, see a full-size Han Solo figure frozen in carbonite, and take part in an interactive RFID-based project called "The Power That Unites Us."
The exhibit will also celebrate 50 years of Star Wars toys with over 100 action figures and collectibles, including over 30 rare prototypes, prototypes, tooling samples and original design materials.
February 16 – Star Wars: A New Hope – Visual Archive
It was announced at NYCC 2026 that Insight Editions will publish a detailed visual archive of A New Hope
in February.February 19, 2027 - Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters.
On February 19, 2027, the original Star Wars will return to theaters.
Lucasfilm has announced that as part of the film's year-long 50th anniversary celebration, a restored version of the original 1977 theatrical release will be shown in theaters for a limited time. The film, of course, was later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope .
Lucasfilm is positioning this as a restoration of the 1977 theatrical version, and not just another run of the familiar "special edition."Таким образом, релиз даст поклонникам возможность увидеть фильм в его первоначальном виде, когда он навсегда изменил кинематограф.
Lucasfilm и Disney подтвердили, что оригинальные «Звёздные войны» впервые будут показаны в формате IMAX, включая показ в некоторых местах съёмок в формате IMAX 70 мм, а также в цифровом формате.
16 марта – «Звёздные войны: Новая надежда» – Полное собрание манги
В честь 50-летия фильма это роскошное издание включает в себя все четыре тома манги, удостоенной премии Эйснера, по мотивам фильма «Звёздные войны: Новая надежда».
«Звёздные войны: Новая надежда» (манга) — это полная манга-адаптация культового фильма, повествующая о пути Люка Скайуокера от его спокойной жизни на Татуине до его роли в Альянсе повстанцев, где он вместе с принцессой Леей, Ханом Соло и Оби-Ваном Кеноби вступает в отчаянную борьбу против Галактической Империи и её главного оружия — Звезды Смерти.
1–4 апреля 2027 года — Star Wars Celebration в Лос-Анджелесе
Фестиваль Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles пройдет с 1 по 4 апреля 2027 года в Лос-Анджелесском конференц-центре.
Место проведения было объявлено во время церемонии закрытия Star Wars Celebration Japan в апреле 2025 года, подтвердив, что Celebration вернется в Соединенные Штаты специально для празднования 50-летия.
Это будет первое мероприятие Star Wars Celebration, которое состоится в Лос-Анджелесе с 2006 года.
Официальное оформление мероприятия отдает дань уважения классическому постеру Тома Юнга к оригинальным «Звездным войнам», одновременно включая в себя достопримечательности Лос-Анджелеса и голливудскую тематику.
Поклонников ждут панельные дискуссии, выставки, сувениры, гости, коллекционные предметы и множество интересных анонсов.
На официальном сайте мероприятия уже обещают «незабываемые сюрпризы», а список звездных гостей постоянно пополняется.
В числе заявленных участников — Энтони Дэниелс, чье появление будет особенно значимым, учитывая, что в 2027 году исполняется 50 лет с момента его дебюта в роли C-3PO, а также Иэн МакДиармид и многочисленные звезды и актеры озвучивания из всей саги.
Уже выпущена специальная коллекция товаров, посвященная 50-летию команды, включающая куртки, футболки, спортивные майки Spirit Jerseys, значки, кепки, нашивки, рубашки и другие предметы с золотым юбилейным логотипом.
6 апреля 2027 года — «Звёздные войны: Празднование»
Всего через несколько дней после начала фестиваля Celebration издательство DK прибывает крупная книга.
Роскошная юбилейная книга, написанная Пабло Идальго и Энтони Брезниканом, рассказывает обо всей истории «Звездных войн» , от создания фильмов до товаров, книг, комиксов, видеоигр, фэндома, косплея и конвенций, которые помогли превратить «Звездные войны» в мировой культурный феномен.
В настоящее время издательство DK указывает дату публикации как 6 апреля 2027 года.
27 апреля – «Звёздные войны: 50-летие фильма «Новая надежда»»
Кристин Бавер написала эту новую книгу издательства Abrams Books, посвященную 50-летию фильма « Новая надежда».
6 апреля – «Звёздные войны: Новая надежда: Полный сценарий»
На выставке NYCC 2026 было объявлено, что издательство Insight Editions выпустит книгу со сценарием фильма «Звёздные войны: Эпизод IV — Новая надежда», в которой будут представлены полные диалоги, а также фотографии со съемок.
27 апреля 2027 г. — New Hope: Triple View
The original film will be retold once again, but this time from three completely different points of view.
Star Wars A New Hope: Triple Strike is a new graphic novel from Mad Cave Studios, created by writers Kim Shearer and Chas Pangburn.
The concept lives up to the title: the events of A New Hope are retold through the eyes of Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo.
Luke perceives this adventure as a mythical journey, predetermined by fate. Leia remembers the dangerous reality of fighting the Empire. And Khan remembers himself as an extremely heroic person.
The graphic novel features the work of four artists representing different perspectives and is intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original film.
April 27, 2027 - A New Hope gets its original Marvel Comics adaptation.
April brings even more nostalgia with another major publishing release.
Marvel's Star Wars: A New Hope 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes six original Star Wars comics created by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin. This adaptation is historically significant, as Marvel's first Star Wars comic hit shelves before the film itself, giving readers their first published look at Luke, Leia, Han, Vader, and the galaxy far, far away.
The new hardcover edition, featuring Star Wars #1-6, is currently scheduled for release on April 27, 2027.
So, 50 years after Marvel introduced readers to Star Wars, the original film adaptation is getting a new anniversary edition.
May 28, 2027— Star Wars: Starfighter
On May 28, 2027, Lucasfilm will release its new feature film in the Star Wars universe — Star Wars: Starfighter.
Starfighter was directed by Shawn Levy and starred by Ryan Gosling. This is an all-new, standalone adventure film set approximately five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker.The film also stars Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Amy Adams, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings and Flynn Gray.
Gosling plays a character named Cade Oberron, and the story follows a cynical adventurer who confronts his mysterious past and finds himself embroiled in a dangerous adventure across the galaxy.
Lucasfilm described Cade's ship as a decommissioned aircraft that he said was the fastest fighter ever built.
May 28, 2027 falls exactly on the 50th anniversary weekend of the original Star Wars' film premiering in theaters.
Even more symbolically, Starfighter was shot for IMAX using IMAX-certified film cameras, and was planned to use 70mm IMAX prints for release in select theaters.
Hasbro 50th Anniversary Celebration
The celebration will not be limited to films, museums and books.
Hasbro has confirmed that its Star Wars collectibles will celebrate the series' 50th anniversary during 2027.
The company has unveiled commemorative packaging for its Black Series figures to celebrate the series' 50th anniversary, including special gold poster-themed designs and retailer-exclusive packaging inspired by classic Kenner cards.
The first wave of 2027 Black Series Saga figures is especially fitting for the anniversary year, featuring one character representing each of the first six Star Wars films.
Participants include:
- Queen Amidala - The Phantom Menace
- Padawan Anakin Skywalker - Attack of the Clones
- Galaxy Marine - Revenge of the Sith
- Luke Skywalker in X-wing fighter pilot gear - A New Hope
- IG-88 - The Empire Strikes Back
- Tessek - Return of the Jedi
The figures are scheduled to release in Spring 2027, with pre-orders beginning in October 2026.
Hasbro has also unveiled a new Stormtrooper figure for the Anniversary Series, including special 50th Anniversary-themed packaging, and plans to release additional exclusive Kenner-themed versions to retailers.
Undoubtedly, as 2027 approaches, there will be significantly more new product announcements.