Star Wars will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027 with a special screening of the 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope. The movie will return to theaters for a limited time on May 4, 2027, in honor of Star Wars Day. Fans can expect additional details about this event on the Star Wars website. A New Hope stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, and introduced iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa. The franchise also includes sequels like The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.