‘Star Wars’ Fans Can Expect New Project Reveals During 50th Anniversary Celebration

‘Star Wars’ is heading into its biggest year in a long time. Disney and Lucasfilm have announced a year-long global celebration of the franchise’s 50th anniversary, starting in January. The plans include anniversary merchandise, dedicated fan events, archival releases, and refreshed offerings at Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line.

Lucasfilm made the announcement on a symbolic date: 50 days before the anniversary year begins on January 1. The celebration will be anchored by the theatrical re-release of the original 1977 film on February 19.

There’s also news about what comes next. According to StarWars.com, Lucasfilm will announce new ‘Star Wars’ projects next year. New project announcements are officially part of the 2027 anniversary plan, alongside several highly anticipated streaming and theatrical titles.

Lucasfilm hasn’t said when or where the new projects will be revealed, but one event is the obvious candidate. Star Wars Celebration will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from April 1 to April 4, 2027, and is expected to be the centerpiece of the anniversary year.

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The convention has a track record of major reveals. At Celebration Japan in 2025, Lucasfilm officially announced ‘Star Wars: Starfighter,’ directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, and both came on stage to present it. The studio also announced the animated series ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ at that event.

Fans already have plenty to look forward to. ‘Ahsoka’ season 2 arrives on Disney+ on January 20, and ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ opens in theaters on May 28. ‘Starfighter’ is a standalone adventure with all-new characters. The anniversary year also includes a new documentary. ‘The Hero Awakens,’ a behind-the-scenes documentary, arrives on Disney+ on May 4.

The theatrical re-release is a milestone of its own. Audiences will be able to see the original 1977 cut in theaters for the first time since the Special Editions of the 1990s. It will play in IMAX 70mm, 35mm, Digital IMAX, 4DX and D-BOX.

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“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,” Lucasfilm Co-President Lynwen Brennan said. “We look forward to celebrating with our fans all year long — from the releases of Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter to exclusive merchandise, new publishing stories, unforgettable experiences and interactive games.”

The celebration goes beyond the screen. In April, Anthony Daniels will host ‘Star Wars in Concert: The Skywalker Saga’ at the Hollywood Bowl, with John Williams’ scores from all 9 Skywalker Saga films performed live. The anniversary slate also includes a museum exhibition in Philadelphia and anniversary collections from Hasbro, LEGO and other partners.

Williams is also part of the celebration directly. Lucasfilm revealed a special 50th anniversary logo with a newly orchestrated score by the composer. The current announcements may be just the start. Disney and Lucasfilm say more collaborations will be revealed later this year and into 2027, including partnerships with major global brands.

For now, the new projects remain a mystery. With ‘Starfighter’ arriving in May and Celebration taking place in April, many fans expect the anniversary year to include some of Lucasfilm’s biggest announcements in years.

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