# Celebrate 50 Years of Star Wars with New Documentary, Key Art, and Limited-Edition Merch

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-11-12 14:40 UTC · Category: Entertainment

## Executive Summary
Disney and Lucasfilm unveil a year-long global celebration for Star Wars' 50th anniversary in 2027, featuring a restored theatrical re-release of the original 1977 film, new documentary, Ahsoka Season 2, and the new film Star Wars: Starfighter.

## Intelligence Brief
Disney and Lucasfilm have announced a comprehensive year-long celebration for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars in 2027, kicking off in January with new project announcements, anniversary merchandise, and dedicated fan events. The centerpiece is a restored version of the original 1977 film, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, returning to theaters globally on February 19 on thousands of screens in formats including IMAX 70mm, Digital IMAX, Digital Cinema, 70mm, 35mm, 4DX, and D-BOX, accompanied by new key art by Matt Ferguson. Lucasfilm Co-President Lynwen Brennan said, "It is incredibly special to mark the 50th anniversary by returning the original version of Star Wars to theaters so audiences can experience this part of film history on the big screen."


The celebration includes major new content releases. Ahsoka Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 20, 2027, with Rosario Dawson returning as Ahsoka Tano confronting Grand Admiral Thrawn. On May 28, Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, hits theaters globally in a new era with all-new characters. On May the 4th, the documentary The Hero Awakens from filmmaker R.J. Cutler debuts on Disney+, featuring exclusive archival footage and audio from the 1977 production, produced by Lucasfilm, Cutler, This Machine, and Kennedy/Marshall.


Immersive experiences are a major component. Cosm will debut a Shared Reality rendition of Star Wars: A New Hope (the 2019 Disney+ edition) at its domes in Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, and Los Angeles starting March 2027. Cosm Studios head Alexis Scalice told CNBC, "We look for those moments where sound, music ... listening to Darth Vader's breath for the first time ... you feel those moments differently in an 87-foot diameter dome and 12k resolution." The experience includes themed environments, bespoke food and beverage, and a Cosm-exclusive poster by Studio Number One. The world premiere exhibition Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy opens February 13 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, created with MDSX, Lucasfilm, and Disney Consumer Products. Star Wars Celebration returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center April 1-4, and Star Wars in Concert: The Skywalker Saga, hosted by Anthony Daniels, plays the Hollywood Bowl that same weekend.


Merchandise collaborations span collectibles, toys, apparel, automotive, and more. Hasbro unveiled new Black Series, Vintage Collection, and Retro line products inspired by the 1977 film, with pre-orders opening November 13. LEGO revealed a seven-piece collection available January 1, 2027, featuring exclusive mini-figures inspired by Ralph McQuarrie concept art and reimagined poster tiles. Aston Martin partners for ultra-luxury activations. Returning partners include adidas and Mars, with new collaborations from Steinway and Hajime Sorayama presented by Complex. Disney and Lucasfilm indicated more cross-generational collaborations will be revealed later this year and into 2027.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
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| Deadline | 'Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope' To Play At Cosm As Disney Teams With Shared Reality Firm | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPVFVMbmZDeVRTS3BIYTlHd09iYUVIYmdSOWZVR2M1YWg4N2Q3c3ZpMHpiRUZraXdEU3RvN1BYc0ZLSWJ3cFdGTW52VkEwQ3ltYkFGaHlEOVZNTFBGTHRrZ2RoVUx6QmZjbHo1eFJfUzNEOEZjQ3h2eHJSV2VhZWljWHhaQnBPS0t2UXZUSU1pRHkyVFE?oc=5) |
| CNBC | Disney's 'Star Wars' is coming to Cosm domes ahead of 50th anniversary as part of multiyear film deal | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE13amdraEpuUTNGbE1SVE4xa0R0UVRib3FEX0VMcjhuSlpxTi1xR0o0UzJ1aEFLWWNta2FOWUtRZnl5akZRWFcwdHpVay1yb1l4SmVmbk5EdnhqWFNvdGowem5Tc3JCckRmM0h0VkRVaWZnaWV1LXc?oc=5) |
| Complex | 'Star Wars' 50th Anniversary 2027 Release Dates, Events, and Collabs: Everything You Need to Know | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPOXltR2c2TG5UX1FEYXB3eWVGcWkxR3pvMUJKeExuaDVta0Ytbzl0SW1fejBENVlJM0haUE9OMzc0N1lnSmUyd1k0Y0V0ZEpCUlhlTGxNTS1SOTU4WHJjU3ZQWXJiaVFTMVZ2aW5jSlh5bWZFNGRoMUFheUN0U3JjT3NvVVRaek94ckgzdUFJZ01OZw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | 'Star Wars' celebrates 50 years in 2027 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQQ0FoT1NiTE5aRkF4Rks0UnFaWVNrWlV5aURVLVJ1ZEpIOTl3VGx6ODZURFZ0Tkh3RFRrSDBxZGxDczNadElRc3lOMUZ1SE9WX1FyVXNiMnZYakZLT2hyTFBwc3VoQU1xRE51ZklYX0hRLWc4Smd4MU9OR2ZqX1NMSGdTaVM?oc=5) |
| Jay's Brick Blog | January 2027 LEGO Star Wars sets kick off 50th anniversary celebrations! | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPSXQ0aVlRd2hDa1l1ZDlid3dGblJtUHVNTkFaSlhlY29CV0RYalprN0RSNUIxbi1GTzNjbnhLV1BUbk9jczFjaGVCS3N6eXh6Rm5TNGlNenFGdHJrbzhnSkYxR3VGeXVGWE5Pa2VVVkRYWTlIc0l6UXJ5TElPZkFzY1lWbENVLTZVWTBLRW45ODdUenl0SmJRc0pLbGdyT2J1dXJQcUF3?oc=5) |
| Collider | The Original Star Wars Trilogy Officially Returns With a Brand-New Release | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPdzloaFdsNUJZNGtVaGRfYWkwZ3U1V3FCbGRwN0dRZnFuclpjeThFR3NLckFzUzBaUnFMalZxWEluMjlaVW9GN2UxaFlST0JHcEc0T3gtb19HN20tLXNzd20yMjNuNy1QakswX3EwajN6dDRlTUR1bWJqMEtIdkxRdnYxZXBVaXpM?oc=5) |
| Good Morning America | 'Star Wars' will celebrate 50 years in 2027: What to know and what to shop | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNejBmWGYyT0sxNWdnVlFQekE3MXo5bmdQaU93SGxjZkZpUkZ5TFRadVZFdUhKTjY5QWtrR2tFWC1uNDROaU9fLWFnaU9LdFNENnZETW9XaDNzSW1WMFNtV0VrVHBOQ2gxNmR5a3N0MWRYTlczbW9Kem9kQzNpelFYak14M0xvN2o0Zk13LXMyTk1TMEXSAZgBQVVfeXFMTU1jSUJHdXQ4R0pDY28yNHhtNTBMNXlLZHFKQmZIZnB2bmhCOVZoUG5WV3ppQl9QZWNERXlYbFQ1Qlk0NVN6TUhWdFNGbTQ4b1piSGdZckNyQ0l3RWlRMVMxdTJSTmhSb0NkUzVSNFlXcnFyWmdjTF8xNHVXbjRHbjhncFlJVEpzdEdqcGZtUXZfWkxOTTZiTFQ?oc=5) |
| Variety | Disney Unveils ‘Star Wars’ 50th Anniversary Plans: Lego Sets, Hasbro Collections and Immersive Experiences | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQR1o4YnB5LVQ1UzhyWXRhNENXREVCUzBFZzVTeXE4RDBadUJQcjlWYmkweVNtVnp5NEEydnhiVjV0ZDZfd3RWUjVkNHdmcUFGMXdPNmJBRk5qV2xXVHBNd3N6RU5URmt6bzRGeTBQQ1Fod2tJTTV3TjhPZUxEVXJITTNqbVJvclIxa0lYS1owRDh1RWxkbTdoNDgwcw?oc=5) |
| StarWars.com | Celebrate 50 Years of Star Wars with New Documentary, Key Art, and Limited-Edition Merch | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTFBSXzlDbnhwVVE0eDJWTUY5YjFQQkJpbTYyQVNVaE9tWmFKaWQtc2pwY3VNM1d6VEpiZ2E0STFVeXlUd0VnOFJQSWV2TjNXa1lmdW9LZV93aHBldEZwVTFpOA?oc=5) |

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