I grew up watching the original, un-Special Edition-ed theatrical cuts of the first three Star Wars movies that are now the middle three movies in canon. Ironically, I never got to watch the theatrical cut in the theater. I wore out those VHS tapes, but I never got to see those old-school Industrial Light and Magic practical effects on the big screen.

And now I will…in 2027. After months of speculation, it is now officially official: the original 1977 version of Star Wars — before it was called A New Hope, the one where Han shoots first and the one without the terrible CG Jabba the Hutt cameo — will finally hit theaters on February 19, 2027.

The release will be a part of the franchise’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration. It’ll only be around for a limited time, of course. So keep yo

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