Disney Unveils Poster for Star Wars 50th Anniversary
The new artwork promotes the restored original cut's theatrical re-release, with its Death Star-centered design and updated 20th Century Fox logo.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Science Fiction
Disney has released a new poster commemorating the 50th anniversary re-release of the newly restored original cut of Star Wars. The film hits theaters on February 19, 2027, marking the first time the original cut will be screened in theaters in decades.
Why it matters
The re-release gives audiences a rare chance to see the original 1977 cut on the big screen after decades away from theaters. The poster's design choices, which center the Death Star and omit Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi, signal how the studio is presenting the classic film to a new generation.
The re-release marks the 50th anniversary of the film's 1977 debut, originally distributed by 20th Century Fox. Theatrical screening counts, box office targets and ticket pricing for the February 19, 2027 re-release were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
Disney
The Walt Disney Company is a major American entertainment conglomerate that owns 20th Century Studios and oversees the Star Wars franchise.
The details
The new poster features the main heroes, excluding Obi-Wan Kenobi, with the Death Star as its central image and no single focus on Darth Vader. The bottom credits carry an updated version of the vintage 20th Century Fox logo, and the film is released under the 20th Century Studios banner.
Timeline
1977: The original Star Wars was distributed by 20th Century Fox.
February 19, 2027: The restored original cut hits theaters for its 50th anniversary re-release.
Legacy Cut
The February 2027 re-release presents the unaltered 1977 cut, a departure from the 1997 Special Edition that added new scenes and effects to the original trilogy. The shift toward the original version signals renewed studio interest in the film's first theatrical form.
Moviegoers will be able to see the restored original cut in theaters on February 19, 2027, rather than through home media. Ticket availability and screening formats in individual theaters were not specified in the announcement.
The takeaway
Fans seeking the original 1977 Star Wars experience have a dated opportunity to see it on the big screen. Checking local theater listings closer to February 2027 will reveal which venues are screening the restored cut.
Further reading
For more on the franchise's film history, explore the Science Fiction section.
