A New Hope returns in its original form
Monday 28th September, 2026
A restored version of the original theatrical cut of *A New Hope* will return to cinemas in 2027, alongside new anniversary editions of Star Wars comics.
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Invite families to rebuild the film’s iconic scenes
Run a screen-free family building challenge around the cinema release, asking teams to recreate a scene from memory using LEGO bricks.
Newsjack angle: Stage a live build-in at selected cinemas and pitch the challenge to consumer and entertainment desks.
Why: It gives families a hands-on way to celebrate a film many know by heart, and creates vivid pictures and stories for coverage.