Disney and Cosm will debut a shared reality version of Star Wars: A New Hope at Cosm domes in March 2027, ahead of the film's 50th anniversary, as part of a multiyear, multifilm deal.
Disney and Cosm will debut a shared reality version of Star Wars: A New Hope at Cosm’s domes in March 2027, ahead of the film’s 50th anniversary in May. The screening kicks off a multiyear, multifilm partnership between Disney and Cosm.
Cosm has partnered with Disney on a multiyear, multifilm deal. The financial terms were not disclosed. Cosm already has partnerships with Universal and Warner Bros., and the Star Wars screening will be its sixth theatrical collaboration.
Cosm is working directly with Lucasfilm and Industrial Light and Magic, as well as creative studio MakeMake, to create the visuals and sound mixing for the presentation. The film will be displayed in a large rectangle in the center of the dome while the background is transformed into the planets Tatooine and Yavin IV and the Death Star. Audiences will also see elements that make it appear they are traveling at lightspeed and getting trapped in an intergalactic trash compactor.
Cosm’s four existing locations are in Inglewood, CA, near SoFi Stadium, as well as in Atlanta, Dallas and Detroit. The domes feature massive, wrap-around 12K screens and stadium-style seating with booths and tables on each level. The premium experience will also be paired with a themed menu.
"The Star Wars franchise blazed the trail for cinematic fandom and has been the north star of the entertainment industry since the original film debuted in 1977," said Alexis Scalice, VP, Head of Cosm Studios.
"We are thrilled to add the Disney partnership," Alexis Scalice, head of Cosm Studios, told CNBC. "We do look for those opportunities of these like anniversary and commemorative moments. We look for those opportunities to celebrate with the fans, but also find this mutually beneficial partnership between both parties."
The deal expands Cosm’s library of immersive film screenings and gives Disney a new way to present Star Wars ahead of its 50th anniversary, which includes merchandise launches, theatrical re-releases, its biannual Star Wars Celebration convention and collaborations with other brands.
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