Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith to get theatrical re-release
To celebrate its 20th anniversary
Celebrating a massive 20 years since its original theatrical release, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith will return to cinemas later this year. The film which is the third in the Skywalker saga, and sixth to be made overall, was originally released on 19th May 2005 in the UK.
Written and directed by legendary filmmaker George Lucas, the film starred Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid with Frank Oz as Yoda, along with Kenny Baker, Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu and Christopher Lee as Count Dooku.
The film will be re-released in cinemas for six days in April and available in several formats including 4DX for the first time, allowing fans to get a fully immersive experience with high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects.
Set years after the Clone Wars began, Revenge of the Sith sees the Jedi Knights leading a vast clone army against the Separatists in a galaxy-wide conflict.
As the Sith reveal an ancient plot to dominate the galaxy, the Republic collapses, giving way to the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) succumbs to the dark side, transforming into Darth Vader, the Emperor's apprentice, leaving the Jedi Order in trouble and forcing Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Master Yoda into exile.
When will Star Wars: Revenge of The Sith be shown in cinemas?
It will be shown in cinemas starting on 25th April for six days.
Where will the film be shown?
The film will be at UK cinemas and select international territories.
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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (20th anniversary)
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith will get a theatrical re-release to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The film will be available in 4DX for the first time when it is released for just six days on 25th April.
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