‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ re-releasing in IMAX 70mm. What we know

Dust off your lightsabers! The "Star Wars" fandom will soon be able to experience the original film like never before.

Released in 1977, the iconic movie that kickstarted one of the biggest movie franchises ever will celebrate its 50th anniversary by premiering in IMAX 70mm film locations for the first time.

"The newly restored version of the original movie, later renamed 'Star Wars: A New Hope,' will be shown across a select number of IMAX 70mm film locations as well as playing in select theaters for a limited time," the franchise's news release states.

It comes amid the hype of theatrical releases in IMAX 70mm, including Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" over the summer. In addition to "New Hope," "Star Wars: Starfighter," made for IMAX, will hit the premium theaters on May 28, 2027.

Here's what we know about the IMAX 70mm re-release of "Star Wars: A New Hope."

"Star Wars" will premiere at IMAX 70mm film locations on Feb. 19, 2027. It will also be showing in select theaters for a limited time.

A standard film strip is 35mm, so the larger 70mm film displays a higher-resolution picture. Showing a movie in IMAX 70mm allows for an expanded image. Moviegoers…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/