Star Wars (1977) & Star Wars: Starfighter To Debut In IMAX In 2027

The official site has announced that both the original Star Wars (1977) and the brand new Star Wars: Starfighter films will be shown in 70mm IMAX in 2027 as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration for the franchise.

For the first time ever, Star Wars (1977) will be show in IMAX starting on February 19, 2027 at a select number of IMAX 70mm film locations in addition to playing in select theaters for a limited time.

Then, on May 28, 2027, Star Wars: Starfighter will premiere in theaters, which was purposely filmed for IMAX release. The new movie is a standalone adventure from Director and Producer Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, Stranger Things) starring Ryan Gosling (Drive, Blade Runner 2049, La La Land, The Place Beyond the Pines, Barbie) as Kade Auberon. When a cynical rogue is confronted by his mysterious past, he is hurled into a dangerous adventure across the galaxy that puts him on a crash course with destiny.

The film also stars Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, Flynn Gray, and Amy Adams. The film is written by Jonathan Tropper, produced by Shawn Levy and Kathleen Kennedy, with Ryan Gosling, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dave Filoni and Dan Levine serving as executive producers.

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