Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Original Movie Poster One Sheet Size 24X36 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, the original film in the iconic space opera franchise, was released on May 25, 1977. Directed by George Lucas, it follows the journey of Luke Skywalker as he joins forces with Han Solo, Princess Leia, and the Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi to defeat the evil Sith Lord Darth Vader and restore peace to the galaxy. Poster size 24X36.