Star Wars: A New Hope will be returning to theaters worldwide on April 30, 2027 for a limited time, including on May the Fourth (May 4). Stay tuned for updates on ticket sales as Lucasfilm prepares for its 50th anniversary celebration.

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.

The iconic film will debut in theaters for the anniversary run on April 30, 2027. The announcement was made on the official Star Wars social media. “Star Wars: A New Hope returns to theaters April 2027 to celebrate 50 years of a galaxy far, far away,” the brand wrote alongside a 50th anniversary image.