George Lucas' iconic 1977 film will return to theaters April 30, 2027, weeks ahead of 'Star Wars: Starfighter.'

It’s hard to believe, but Star Wars is about to turn 50 years old, and how is the galaxy far, far away planning to celebrate this massive milestone? By heading back to where it all began… the big screen.

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.