📽️'A New Hope' Returns to Theaters in 2027!

Original Trilogy Novel Reprints!

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Karl Sander
August 05, 2025

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Good Morning, Youtinians. As we race through hyperspace towards Star Wars’s 50th anniversary, the exciting announcements seem to accelerate, too! Whether you’ve been along for the ride from the beginning or are new to our far, far way galaxy, the next couple of years promise to be a great time to celebrate, and we’ve got the latest!

A New Hope 50th Anniversary Screening Announced

Image Credit: Lucasfilm

Lucasfilm continues to announce exciting plans to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the release of what is now known as Episode IV: Star Wars: A New Hope. It turns out Celebration's return to the US is just the beginning!

We expect a MASSIVE year in 2027 with the celebration of the movie that started it all. Happily, our friends at Lucasfilm and Disney are right there with us, as they have announced HUGE news!

  • On April 30th, 2027, Star Wars: A New Hope will re-release in theatres everywhere for a limited time.

  • The timing is clearly Force-inspired, landing right before Star Wars Day on May 4th!

  • You can count on the Youtini Dispatch, our website, and our podcast network to keep you updated on when and where to buy tickets.

Star Wars Re-releases

  • Episode IV has had several re-releases, including 1981, which introduced the title A New Hope, and the 1997 Special Edition.

  • The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V) re-releases included the 1997 Special Edition and one for its 40th anniversary in 2020.

  • Return of the Jedi (Episode VI) was also included in the 1997 Special Edition release. It had its own 40th anniversary re-release with a limited screening in 2023.

  • The Phantom Menace (Episode I) had a 3D re-release in 2012 and one for its 25th anniversary in 2014.

  • Attack of the Clones (Episode II) has not yet been re-released.

  • Revenge of the Sith (Episode III) recently had an epic re-release for its 20th anniversary, which included interviews, at least one entertaining promo, and an opening message from Hayden Christensen. Christensen even teamed up with Samuel L. Jackson to surprise fans in person for one screening at LA's El Capitan Theater!

  • Finally, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story re-released briefly on IMAX in 2022 to promote the first season of Andor.

We’re all fine here now — how are you? Can 2027 be any bigger? As these announcements come out (Celebration LA, now Episode IV re-release), the excitement is already NEXT LEVEL! Jump on Discord and tell us your plans!

Original Trilogy Novel Reprints

Image Credit: Random House Worlds

In case you missed it, our friends at Random House Worlds just published reprints of the original trilogy novels as trade paperbacks with gorgeous new cover art by Devin Schoeffler!

Available Now:

  • A New Hope: Star Wars: Episode IV. Originally titled Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker, this is the 1976 novel ghostwritten by Allan Dean Foster from George Lucas's script.

  • Return of the Jedi: Star Wars: Episode VI. Written by James Kahn, who was working in an emergency department when, thanks to Kathleen Kennedy, he got involved in the production of E.T., including a small on-screen role! Crossing paths with Steven Spielberg led him into the world of novelizations. His adaptation of Return of the Jedi is one of the best in the franchise.

More on the Way!

That's not all! Random House Worlds has indeed been busy, with more exciting reprints coming soon!

  • Random House Worlds will bring its trade paperback efforts and Schoeffler's art to Prequel Trilogy novelization reprints next year.

  • As announced a few months ago, Random House Worlds has a deluxe edition of Revenge of the Sith planned for later this year. Matthew Stover's adaptation isn't just one of the best Star Wars film novelizations; it's one of the best Star Wars novels, period.

  • This fall's reprint will include special features such as a new introduction and more than 170 annotations from Stover himself, red foil edges, illustrated endpapers, and more! The reprint comes out on October 14th and is available for preorder now.

The Art of Star Wars: Andor (The Complete Series) Available for Preorder

Image Credit: Abrams Books

Reference books that take us either deeper into the Star Wars universe's lore or behind the scenes have been popular with fans for years! The 'Art of' series, in particular, has put the production design side of the franchise into a magnificent and well-deserved spotlight!

The New Edition:

Lucasfilm Creative Art Manager Phil Szostak recently announced in a post on the Star Wars website that a new volume will soon join the library.

  • The book will comprehensively cover the series' production design from the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story until the end of Season 2 post-production.

🛰️ In the Youtiniverse

🎙️ On the latest episode of The Cosmic Force, Caleb, Oz, and Jacob wrap up Marvel's The High Republic series and discuss Keeve's final chapter. They also dive into Kit Fisto's arc in Tides of Terror #1.

✏️ Eric shares exciting news about Youtini's newest collaboration! The comprehensive Youtini timeline and release schedule you've relied on now powers The Cantina Archive, an app that helps fans log and track their Star Wars books. The app is available now on both iOS and Android devices, with more features on the way!

✏️ Oz reviews Cavan Scott's conclusion to The High Republic, while Jacob looks at Dark Horse's Tides of Terror #1.

✏️ Eric updates us on Mike Chen's return to the Star Wars universe with Low Red Moon, a prequel novel to Star Wars Outlaws.

🧭 Smuggler’s Finds

Fresh Star Wars treasures, hand-picked by the Youtini crew.

  • Light up your workspace, TV room, or any other spot with this crisp Star Wars logo light. The light is freestanding and wall mountable, so it can sit on a shelf, windowsill, or desk, or hang neatly on your wall. It includes a USB cable, or you can use three AA batteries for a cord-free look.

  • Join Ahsoka Tano and fly into battle with a LEGO model of her Jedi Interceptor! The 290-piece set includes Ahsoka, Anakin, and R7-A7 minifigures. It also features an opening cockpit, adjustable wings, spring-loaded shooters, and storage for Ahsoka's two lightsabers (included).

  • Let the epic music of Star Wars accompany you wherever you go with this Bluetooth speaker. It is designed for high-quality sound without distortion and has a wireless range of 32 feet and six hours of battery life. Its water resistance means it can handle splashing water or sweat while you train on Dagobah or the rains of Kamino!

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