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title: "Speaking of refurbishing classics: Star Wars (1977) will be back in theaters in ‘27—un-Special Edition’d"
url: https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337
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date: 2025-12-16
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original: https://mailchi.mp/pathwright/collider-december-16-17474255
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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🎬 **Speaking of refurbishing classics: [*Star Wars* (1977) will be back in theaters in ‘27—un-Special Edition’d.](https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-original-version-rerelease-2000696337)** No weird-looking Jaba. Here’s hoping this new restoration of the original film sees a physical media release too.

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