Star Wars 50th Year-Long Global Celebration 2027 DETAILS
50 years of Star Wars is a HUGE milestone, and Lucasfilm is celebrating throughout the entire year. Starting in January 2027, the global celebration will honor five decades of storytelling with new project announcements, anniversary merchandise, dedicated fan events, archival releases, and reimagined Disney Parks and Cruiseline offerings, in addition to several highly anticipated streaming and theatrical titles, as well as a special 50th anniversary logo with a newly orchestrated score by John Williams. We are here for ALL OF IT.
Star Wars Fan Experiences and Events
- January 20: Ahsoka season 2 on Disney+: The series stars Rosario Dawson in the titular role, and is set after the fall of the Empire and the rise of the New Republic. Ahsoka must confront what it means to be a Jedi, while the galaxy faces a formidable opponent in Grand Admiral Thrawn.
- February 13: Star Wars: The Experience at The Franklin Institute: Tickets are now on sale for the world premier exhibition, Star Wars: The Experience, an epic journey through the legacy of Star Wars, which will open at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on February 13, 2027, as part of Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration.
- February 19: Return of Star Wars (1977) to the Big Screen: Experience the film that started it all back in theaters globally on February 19 in IMAX 70mm, 70mm, 35mm, Digital IMAX, 4DX, and more. The release features a celebratory logo with a newly recorded John Williams score and new artwork by Matt Ferguson.
- March: Cosm Shared-Reality Dome Experience: Launching late March, offering an immersive full-dome viewing experience complete with bespoke food and beverage offerings and an exclusive poster by Studio Number One. Available at Cosm entertainment venues in Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, and Los Angeles.
- April 1-4: Star Wars Celebration: The ultimate Star Wars fan experience, bringing the galaxy far, far away to the Los Angeles Convention Center, featuring epic panels, hundreds of exhibitors, exclusive merchandise and legendary guests.
- April 2-3 “Star Wars in Concert: The Skywalker Saga” at the Hollywood Bowl: Lucasfilm, Disney Concerts, AMP Worldwide and Live Nation Hewitt Silva will bring the musical legacy of Star Wars to life with “Star Wars in Concert: The Skywalker Saga” at the Hollywood Bowl, which hosted the very first official Star Wars concert in November 1977. Hosted by Anthony Daniels, beloved for his role as C-3PO, these special performances of John Williams’ iconic film scores will feature scenes and music from all nine Skywalker Saga films, making this extraordinary production more than a traditional film experience.
- May 4: Archival Disney+ Documentary The Hero Awakens: This new documentary by R.J. Cutler uses exclusively never-before-seen footage and audio recorded during the original production in 1977 to tell the story of how Star Wars was made.
- May 28: Star Wars: Starfighter: The next feature film from Lucasfilm from filmmaker Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, Star Wars: Starfighter, makes its debut on May 28. The film will be released in a wide variety of formats including IMAX 70mm in a select number of IMAX film locations
We are very curious about the “reimagined Disney Parks and Cruiseline offerings,” though we’ll have to wait on details as none were forthcoming in the press release.
Exclusive Star Wars Merchandise and Collectibles
We can’t wait to check out NEW Star Wars merchandise from some of our favorite licensees, including Hasbro (Black Series & Vintage Collection preorders open Nov 13) and the LEGO Group (featuring Ralph McQuarrie concept art minifigures).
Hasbro: Hasbro unveiled a new assortment of products from its premium STAR WARS: BLACK SERIES, STAR WARS VINTAGE COLLECTION, and STAR WARS RETRO lines, all inspired by the original 1977 Star Wars film. Preorders open on November 13 on hasbro.com and select retailers.
The LEGO Group: To kick off the excitement of the 50th anniversary year, the LEGO Group revealed a seven-piece LEGO Star Wars collection that spans artwork, vehicles, helmets and display models inspired by iconic moments from across the Star Warssaga since 1977. Each 50th anniversary set features exclusive LEGO minifigures inspired by original Star Wars concept art by Ralph McQuarrie and reimagined collectible Star Wars poster tiles. Available beginning January 1, 2027 via LEGO.com/Star-Warsand LEGO Stores worldwide.
- Aston Martin: The ultra-luxury British automotive manufacturer is officially collaborating with Disney Consumer Products and Lucasfilm for the year-long Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration, bringing together two iconic marquees united by design, innovation, and creative storytelling. The collaboration will pair British ultra-luxury craftsmanship with cinematic heritage through a series of exclusive activations and product collaborations throughout the landmark anniversary year.
- Marquee Partners: Fans can expect to see a number of marquee collections tied to Star Wars 50th, bringing back returning favorites like Mars and adidas, as well as unlocking new collaborations with Steinway, Hajime Sorayama presented by Complex, and much more. For the latest updates on Star Wars 50th collaborations, visit StarWars.com.
What events will you attend? What merchandise will you buy? Let us know in the comments.
