Lucasfilm’s new documentary The Hero Awakens will revisit the making of the original Star Wars when it arrives on Disney+ on May 4, 2027.
Directed by R.J. Cutler, the film is assembled from material recorded during the original production, including previously unseen footage and unheard interviews, Lucasfilm announced. It follows the making of the 1977 movie as the franchise marks its 50th anniversary.
Lucasfilm is producing the documentary with Cutler, This Machine and Kennedy Marshall.
More 50th anniversary plans
The documentary joins a yearlong anniversary celebration beginning in January. The original film’s previously announced theatrical rerelease is scheduled for February 19, 2027, including select IMAX 70mm presentations.