Disney has announced its plans for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, which will include a fresh documentary detailing the making of A New Hope.
George Lucas’ original Star Wars film debuted back in 1977, kicking off what would become one of the world’s most popular and lucrative film and TV franchises. Half a century on, Disney+ will debut “The Hero Awakens,” a brand-new documentary featuring rare archival footage from A New Hope’s production, helmed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker R.J. Cutler.
The Hero Awakens will drop via Disney+ on Star Wars’ annual May 4th celebration, following the theatrical re-release of Star Wars on February 19. This will be the rarely-seen original 1977 version of the movie — back when Jabba the Hutt was not a CGI slug and Greedo actually shot first.
The new poster for Star Wars’ theatrical re-release next year.
In terms of what’s actually new for the Star Wars franchise next year, Ahsoka Season 2 will drop via Disney+ on January 20, while Star Wars: Starfighter will land in theaters on May 28.
Both are anticipated, though will arrive at a time of great uncertainty for the Star Wars franchise in general,
