Star Wars 1977 Original Version Exclusive Page

In 1997, to celebrate the 20th anniversary, George Lucas released the "Special Editions." These weren't just cleaned-up prints; they were fundamentally altered films. Lucas added CGI creatures, expanded cityscapes, and—most controversially—changed character beats, such as the infamous "Han Shot First" scene in the Mos Eisley Cantina.

1977 original version (now known as Episode IV: A New Hope ) is widely considered the "holy grail" of cinema preservation. Unlike the versions available on Disney+ or Blu-ray, the original cut is famously star wars 1977 original version exclusive