Lucasfilm is bringing the original 1977 film “Star Wars” back to theaters with IMAX 70mm screenings in 2027, according to reports from multiple outlets. The release plans position the event as a limited run focused on the highest-format presentation for audiences who want to see the original version on large-format film.
Engadget and Polygon both describe the 2027 IMAX 70mm return as the film’s first time in that format for this release, tying the announcement to Lucasfilm confirmation. Engadget frames the experience as a “Holy Grail” type event for fans seeking the 1977 original, while Polygon emphasizes the “official return” and highlights that the restoration is “untouched.” Aside from these differing emphases, both outlets point to the same core details: timing (2027) and format (IMAX 70mm) for the original movie.
