To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, Disney and Lucasfilm have planned a year full of events, including theatrical re-releases, series, documentaries, and immersive experiences. Here is the schedule of festivities, in chronological order.
• January 20, 2027: season 2 of Ahsoka airs on Disney+ in France. Rosario Dawson reprises her role, still facing the threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn
• February 17, 2027: theatrical re-release of Star Wars in France, two days before the United States, in many formats: Imax 70 mm, Imax digital, 70 mm, 35 mm and 4DX. A new poster by Matt Ferguson, paying tribute to the 1977 one, accompanies the event (image above)
• March 2027: launch in the United States of an immersive shared-reality experience developed by Cosm, allowing viewers to dive into the universe of the first film. No French release has been announced for the time being
• April 1 to 4, 2027: Star Wars Celebration convention in Los Angeles, with many activities and announcements expected
• April 2 and 3, 2027: two special concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, dedicated to John Williams's famous compositions
• May 4, 2027: Disney+ release of The Hero Awakens, an unpublished documentary directed by R.J. Cutler. Dedicated to the creation and filming of the first Star Wars, it will bring together archival images and sound recordings from the period
• May 6, 2027: French release of Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy with Ryan Gosling. This standalone adventure will explore a period still unseen in the saga's timeline.
Other surprises are also promised throughout the year, including announcements of new projects, exclusive merchandise, new attractions in Disney parks, and special experiences aboard Disney Cruise Line ships. In short, whether or not you live in a galaxy far, far away, it is hard to imagine escaping the 50th anniversary of Star Wars. The Force will be everywhere.