An all new Star Wars documentary has been announced by Lucasfilm.
On Thursday, a new article on StarWars.com was published to lay out Lucasfilm’s plans for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars during 2027. The year-long celebration kicks off in January which is promising to have special project announcements. Following the restored release of the original 1977 movie, a new documentary from director R.J. Cutler has on its way.
The post confirms director R.J. Cutler would be leading an all new look at the original 1977 movie. Cutler is a two time Academy Award nominee and known for his work on The War Room.
Titled The Hero Awakens, the documentary captures the setbacks, triumphs, challenges, and uncertainties as they happen, in an unparalleled chronicle of the making of a cinematic legend. There’s never-before-seen footage and never-before-heard interviews. The Hero Awakens is produced by Lucasfilm, Cutler and This Machine – a part of Sony Pictures Television, and Kennedy Marshall.
A still from A New Hope’s production and the doc’s logo (stylised in the original Star Wars logo) can be found below:
The Hero Awakens will be released on May the 4th, Star Wars Day and it will available exclusively to watch on Disney+. No theatrical release has been announced. Are you excited to watch this doc? Let us know down in the comments section below.
In other related news, Lucasfilm also confirmed new projects will be announced at the start of 2027. Learn more here. Plus, new info for the re-release of the original film has been shared.
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