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Star Wars

First worldwide release
May 25, 1977
Score
8.2 / 10
Length
2h 1m
Language
EN
AdventureActionScience Fiction
🎬 Directed by George Lucas 🌟 Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

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Release Rollout

Star Wars opened first in Canada and United States on May 25, 1977. The rollout continues across 49 countries, finishing in Ukraine on February 18, 2027. A digital release followed on April 9, 2015.

Release Dates by Country
CanadaMay 25, 1977
United StatesMay 25, 1977
UYMay 25, 1977
PhilippinesAug 23, 1977
SwitzerlandOct 19, 1977
FranceOct 19, 1977
ItalyOct 20, 1977
AustraliaOct 27, 1977
BelgiumOct 27, 1977
SpainNov 7, 1977
GreeceNov 8, 1977
New ZealandNov 9, 1977
BrazilNov 17, 1977
PortugalDec 6, 1977
FinlandDec 15, 1977
SwedenDec 16, 1977
MexicoDec 23, 1977
ArgentinaDec 25, 1977
DenmarkDec 26, 1977
United KingdomDec 27, 1977
Hong KongJan 26, 1978
GermanyFeb 9, 1978
NetherlandsFeb 9, 1978
South KoreaJun 1, 1978
JapanJun 24, 1978
IndiaJul 1, 1978
PolandMar 29, 1979
HungaryAug 15, 1979
BulgariaApr 26, 1982
TaiwanFeb 13, 1997
AustriaMar 21, 1997
ColombiaMar 21, 1997
IrelandMar 21, 1997
IsraelMar 21, 1997
ISMar 21, 1997
NorwayMar 21, 1997
South AfricaMar 21, 1997
VEMar 26, 1997
BOMar 27, 1997
ChileMar 27, 1997
Czech RepublicMar 27, 1997
CroatiaMar 27, 1997
PEMar 27, 1997
SloveniaMar 27, 1997
LBMar 28, 1997
LithuaniaMar 28, 1997
LatviaMar 28, 1997
PAMar 28, 1997
RomaniaMar 28, 1997
ThailandMar 28, 1997
TurkeyMar 28, 1997
JMApr 2, 1997
EGApr 28, 1997
MalaysiaMay 1, 1997
SingaporeMay 29, 1997
EstoniaMay 30, 1997
IndonesiaJun 17, 1997
UkraineFeb 18, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Star Wars come out?

Star Wars was released on May 25, 1977.

When does Star Wars come out in United States?

Star Wars was released in United States on May 25, 1977.

When does Star Wars come out in United Kingdom?

Star Wars was released in United Kingdom on December 27, 1977.

When does Star Wars come out in India?

Star Wars was released in India on July 1, 1978.

When does Star Wars come out in Germany?

Star Wars was released in Germany on February 9, 1978.

When will Star Wars be available on streaming or digital?

Star Wars became available on digital platforms on April 9, 2015.

Who directed Star Wars?

Star Wars was directed by George Lucas.

How long is Star Wars?

Star Wars has a runtime of 2h 1m.