Project 4k77 !free!

If you only care about convenience or don’t mind the Special Edition changes, stick with Disney+. But if you want to experience the original, gritty, analog magic of Star Wars on a 4K screen, Project 4K77 is worth the effort.

| Feature | Official 2019 4K UHD (Disney+) | Project 4K77 | |---------|--------------------------------|--------------| | Version | 1997+ Special Edition (with changes) | 1977 Theatrical | | Greedo shoots first? | No (Greedo shoots first) | Yes (Han shoots only) | | Resolution | 4K (from 2K upscale of SE) | True 4K from 35mm | | Film grain | Processed out | Preserved | | Color timing | Modernized, teal/orange push | 1977 photochemical color | | Jabba scene | CGI Jabba present | No Jabba scene | | Audio | Modern remix | Original 1977 mixes |

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Project 4K77 is a fan-made restoration of the original 1977 cut of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope .

Multiple versions exist, differing by:

For years, fans have asked: Where is the original, unaltered trilogy in high definition?

Because Project 4K77 uses copyrighted material, it cannot be sold. It exists in a legal grey area of fan preservation. You won't find this on Amazon or streaming services. If you only care about convenience or don’t

A "composite" version that stitches together various sources (Blu-rays, older DVDs, and scans) to recreate the theatrical cut while maintaining a modern, polished look.