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Star Wars 50th anniversary projects

Overview

Lucasfilm has announced several upcoming projects to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ‘A New Hope’. A central feature is a five-issue crossover comic series with Marvel Comics titled ‘Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles’, scheduled for release between January and May 2027. The narrative involves a reality-shattering spell that transports the events of ‘A New Hope’ into the Marvel Universe’s Earth-616. This allows Star Wars characters such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewbacca to interact with Marvel heroes including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hulk, and Scarlet Witch.

A central conflict in the comic series will involve an alliance between Darth Vader and Doctor Doom. The series is set to be written by Kevin Smith and illustrated by David Marquez.

Writer Kevin Smith has revealed that he approached the project with the “rhythm and structure of a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie in mind.” Smith noted that while Marvel had reportedly sought such a crossover for years, Lucasfilm had previously declined. To manage the complexities of the two franchises, Smith proposed limiting the scope to characters originally introduced in the 1977 film. He was selected for the project by Marvel and Lucasfilm Publishing due to his familiarity with both universes.

Other anniversary festivities include a Welsh redub of the 1977 film premiering on Christmas Day and a behind-the-scenes exhibition titled ‘Star Wars: The Experience – A Journey Through the Galaxy’ in February 2027. Additionally, an animated Disney+ special, ‘LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian’, is set for release on September 2, featuring Luke Skywalker, though Mark Hamill will not provide the character's voice.

Entities

Lucasfilm · Marvel Comics · Kevin Smith · Star Wars · Disney

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kevin Smith details Star Wars and Marvel comic crossover

    Writer Kevin Smith discusses the creative process for the ‘Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles’ comic, noting he structured the story with the rhythm of an MCU movie.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Marvel and Lucasfilm announce Star Wars crossover comic

    Marvel and Lucasfilm will launch ‘Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles’, a five-issue comic crossover set in Earth-616, scheduled for release between January and May 2027.

  3. 25 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Lucasfilm announces new Star Wars projects and Marvel crossover

    Lucasfilm announces new Star Wars projects, including a LEGO animated special on Disney+ featuring a recast Luke Skywalker and a crossover comic series with Marvel Comics arriving in 2027.

  4. 28 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Lucasfilm and Marvel announce Star Wars crossover comic

    Lucasfilm and Marvel Comics will launch ‘Star Wars/Marvel: Hope Assembles’ in early 2027, a five-issue crossover event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars film.

Sources

cosmicbook.news · disneydining.com · disneyfanatic.com · gamereactor.se · insidethemagic.net · joeblu.com · pelop.gr · retrogamingroundup.com · starwarsnews.it · superherohype.com

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