Star Wars 50th Anniversary Release Will Include New Music from John Williams

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Published Nov 12, 2026, 12:53 PM EST

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Star Wars is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2027. The original cut of the first film (later subtitled Episode IV – A New Hope) will hit theaters in February, and it will be accompanied by brief new music from longtime Star Wars composer John Williams.

The theatrical re-release will add a new logo celebrating the 50th anniversary, accompanied by a score orchestrated by Williams. He orchestrated the music for all nine Skywalker Saga films, helping the series craft an indelible identity. The franchise's music has expanded as other composers have brought their sonic vision to Star Wars, like Ludwig Göransson and his award-winning score for The Mandalorian.

You can hear Williams' new score for the logo in theaters when Star Wars returns Feb. 19, 2027. It will be shown in various formats, including 70 mm IMAX. That means you'll be able to see Han definitely shoot first on the biggest and best screens available.

Star Wars 50th anniversary plans

Williams' Star Wars score will get the spotlight in April 2027 with Star Wars in Concert: The Skywalker Saga at the Hollywood Bowl. C-3PO himself, Anthony Daniels, will host orchestral performances of Williams' scores from all nine Skywalker Saga films.

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"We look forward to celebrating with our fans all year long — from the releases of Ahsoka and Star Wars: Starfighter to exclusive merchandise, new publishing stories, unforgettable experiences and interactive games. We are so thankful for our amazing community and hope these experiences bring joy to Star Wars fans everywhere," Lucasfilm co-president Lynwen Brennan said in a news release.

As Brennan mentioned, a new season of Ahsoka will debut on Disney Plus next year while the Ryan Gosling-led Starfighter will hit theaters on May 28, 2027. Disney will also broadcast a Star Wars Super Bowl, release retro toys, stream a documentary The Hero Awakens on Disney Plus, and more to celebrate Star Wars throughout 2027.

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