The Walt Disney Company and immersive entertainment company Cosm announced a multiyear collaboration to bring the original Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope to Cosm’s dome theaters starting in March 2027. The deal marks the first film in a planned series of releases under the partnership, which will also coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film in May 2027.
The agreement was confirmed by both parties on Thursday, with financial terms undisclosed. Cosm’s dome theaters, featuring stadium-style seating and 87-foot-wide wraparound screens, will present the original film with supplemental CGI enhancements to immerse audiences in the galaxy far, far away. Alexis Scalice, head of Cosm Studios, stated the partnership aims to celebrate milestone anniversaries while offering fans a new way to experience classic films.
Cosm has previously collaborated with major studios, including Warner Bros. on films such as The Matrix, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The company also plans to launch immersive screenings of Universal’s Shrek in December. Cosm operates theaters in Dallas, Detroit, Atlanta, and Inglewood, with a location under development in Cleveland. The company recently secured a $100 million investment from Sony Pictures, which took a minority stake in the business.
The Cosm treatment will present A New Hope in its original form but with dynamic framing and environmental enhancements to deepen the immersive experience. Artist Shepard Fairey designed the promotional poster for the event, which will be the first of multiple releases under the multiyear deal. The dome’s concave screens and stadium-style seating are designed to envelop viewers, creating a sensation of being part of the onscreen environment.
The partnership reflects Cosm’s expanding role in Hollywood, as the company continues to attract major studio investments and high-profile film collaborations. Disney and Lucasfilm have not yet detailed additional titles included in the agreement beyond the confirmed initial release.