Los Angeles, Aug. 2 -- American filmmaker George Lucas created and directed Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, which kicked off the legendary trilogy and franchise, is heading back to cinema halls just in time for its 50th anniversary.
Lucasfilm owner Disney has confirmed a theatrical release is set for April 30, 2027, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
A New Hope originally hit cinema halls on May 25, 1977, and starred Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo and the late Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia. And the film saw the introduction to one of the most iconic villains of all time, Darth Vader (physically played by David Prowse, with James Earl Jones providing the voice).
Created by George Lucas, the franchise expanded i...