# Disney Unveils Star Wars 50th Anniversary Plans

> Disney reveals Star Wars 50th anniversary celebrations including theater re-releases, new documentaries, and merchandise in 2027.
- Title: Disney Unveils Star Wars 50th Anniversary Plans · CBR
- Summary: Disney reveals Star Wars 50th anniversary celebrations including theater re-releases, new documentaries, and merchandise in 2027.
- Keywords: star wars, disney, lucasfilm, star wars 50th anniversary, theater re-release, disney plus documentary, star wars starfighter, hasbro retro figures, lego star wars sets, cosm shared reality, CBR
- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/star-wars-50th-anniversary-movies-merch-events
- Author: Jamie Lovett
- Published: 2026-11-13T21:10:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: star wars, disney, lucasfilm, star wars 50th anniversary, theater re-release, disney plus documentary, star wars starfighter, hasbro retro figures, lego star wars sets, cosm shared reality, entertainment, culture
## Disney Announces Star Wars 50th Anniversary
Disney has officially unveiled plans to celebrate Star Wars' 50th anniversary in 2027 with new releases and events.
## Theater Re-release of Original Star Wars
Lucasfilm will re-release the original 1977 Star Wars in theaters on February 19, 2027, in digital and film formats including IMAX 70mm.
## Star Wars: Starfighter Debut
Star Wars: Starfighter will debut on May 4, 2027, coinciding with Star Wars Day.
## New Documentary Release
The Hero Awakens, a documentary about the making of the original Star Wars, releases on Disney+ on May 4, 2027.
## Star Wars: A New Hope in Cosm Shared Reality
Star Wars: A New Hope will debut in Cosm Shared Reality theaters in March 2027 with themed environments and custom food and drinks.
## Hasbro Retro Action Figures
Hasbro's Star Wars Retro 3.75-inch-scale line includes new figures for Ben Kenobi, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, and Han Solo.
## LEGO Star Wars Sets
LEGO has a full line of Star Wars 50th anniversary sets ready for release with exclusive minifigures and poster tiles.
## Key takeaway

Disney plans theater re-releases, documentaries, and merchandise for Star Wars' 50th anniversary in 2027.