Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, which kicked off the legendary trilogy and franchise, is heading back to theaters just in time for its 50th anniversary. Lucasfilm owner Disney has confirmed a theatrical release is set for April 30, 2027.

A New Hope premiered in just 50 theaters across the U.S. in 1997, audiences had no idea they were witnessing the birth of a cultural phenomenon.

Disney has dated the 50th anniversary re-release of Star Wars for April 30, 2027. No other news was made available as to whether they’ll reverse engineer George Lucas’ 1997 edits and additions (the Han Solo vs.