Disney has announced that the classic film Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi will be making a comeback in theaters in the US, UK, and other parts of the world on April 28th.
This exciting news was revealed at the Star Wars Celebrations event held in London. The theatrical rerun is to celebrate the movie’s 40th anniversary on May 25th, giving fans an opportunity to enjoy the iconic movie on the big screen once again.
Disney has previously re-released old Star Wars films in theaters, such as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story last year and The Empire Strikes Back in 2020.
However, with the theatrical re-release of Return of the Jedi, fans can relive the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy and immerse themselves in the captivating storyline, unforgettable characters, and breathtaking visual effects.
In addition to the re-release, Star Wars enthusiasts can also anticipate more exciting news from Disney. During a Star Wars Celebration panel dedicated to The Clone War, Dave Filoni, the creator of the animated series, announced that a new season of Tales of the Jedi is currently in production.
Star Wars #ReturnoftheJedi is making a triumphant return to theaters on April 28th for its 40th anniversary. https://t.co/IP3IMsjts6 pic.twitter.com/DDmbItRO5r
— Industrial Light & Magic (@ILMVFX) April 8, 2023
The animated series is set in the ancient era of the Star Wars universe and explores the origins of the Jedi Order. The series has a strong cult following, and the announcement of a new season is sure to be thrilling news for fans.
Filoni did not reveal when the new season of Tales of the Jedi will debut. However, with the various new live-action series that are set to premiere on Disney+ over the next year-and-a-half, such as Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, and Andor, fans can expect to see plenty of new Star Wars content soon.
Overall, Disney’s announcement of the theatrical re-release of Return of the Jedi and the production of a new season of Tales of the Jedi has created a wave of excitement among Star Wars fans.
The force is strong with Disney, and fans are eagerly anticipating what the company has in store for the Star Wars franchise.
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