This version will feature the 1977 opening crawl (without the "Episode IV: A New Hope" subtitle) and the original practical effects, such as the authentic Mos Eisley entrance and the original Death Star explosion.
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Since the late 90s, the original theatrical cut has been systematically phased out. Lucas famously stated that the Special Editions were the only versions that mattered, leading to a decade-long drought of the 1977 cut. star wars 1977 original version exclusive
This follows a groundbreaking 2025 screening by the British Film Institute (BFI) of a perfectly preserved Technicolor print, which reportedly brought purists to tears by showing the film’s raw 35mm magic. Why the Original Version is "Exclusive" This version will feature the 1977 opening crawl