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Credit: LucasfilmThe original Star Wars movie is officially getting a new ending nearly five decades after it first introduced audiences to a galaxy far, far away.
But before anyone starts wondering whether Lucasfilm has rewritten the conclusion of George Lucas’ beloved 1977 classic, the reality is slightly different.
Star Wars: A New Hope introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy that would become one of the most recognizable fictional worlds in history.
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones led the cast, and the film became a landmark in Hollywood, transforming the possibilities of blockbuster filmmaking through its groundbreaking visual effects while helping establish the modern franchise model.
Nearly 50 years later, its characters, imagery, music, and story remain central to Star Wars, making any significant alteration to the original movie a potentially major moment for fans.
Star Wars: A New Hope Gets a New Ending
Disney, Lucasfilm, Welsh broadcaster S4C, and Creative Wales have announced the first-ever official Welsh-language version of Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), with the entire movie being redubbed in Welsh.
Titled Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd, the project will give Welsh-speaking audiences a completely new version of the original film—including newly performed dialogue throughout the movie and, consequently, a new Welsh-language rendition of its closing moments.
The story, visuals, editing, music, and actual events of the ending remain unchanged. Instead, audiences will hear an entirely new Welsh voice cast taking over roles that have become synonymous with the original movie.
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Welsh actor Osian Morgan has officially taken over the role of Luke Skywalker, who was first portrayed by Mark Hamill in A New Hope before he returned in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983).
Ifans is joined by Matthew Rhys as Han Solo, Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Princess Leia, and Rhys Ifans as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Mark Lewis Jones voices Darth Vader, while Llŷr Ifans takes on C-3PO, Nia Roberts voices Aunt Beru, Richard Harrington plays Grand Moff Tarkin, Owain Arthur is Red Leader, and Rhodri Meilir is Gold Leader.
The Welsh-language Star Wars is being created as part of the film’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2027.
Lucasfilm Co-President Lynwen Brennan, who was born and raised in Pembrokeshire, Wales, said, “Wales has such a rich history of storytelling and a beautiful lyrical language.” She added that she hopes Welsh-speaking audiences can experience the movie with “the same emotional impact” as watching it again for the first time.
Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd will premiere on S4C and its streaming platforms on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026.
What do you think of this historic new version of Star Wars: A New Hope? Would you watch the original movie in Welsh? Let us know in the comments below!
