AceShowbiz - George Lucas has officially revealed a significant new Star Wars exhibition set to launch this fall at the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Scheduled to open on September 22, 2026, the museum will debut one of its initial 30 exhibitions titled Star Wars in Motion, showcasing a diverse collection of props, costumes, artwork, and vehicle designs from both the original Star Wars trilogy and the prequel trilogy.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, has released an intriguing 30-second teaser video highlighting iconic scenes from the Star Wars films. The video concludes with the text, "Inaugural Cinema Exhibition: Star Wars in Motion. On September 22, we ride," followed by a visual rendering of the museum’s contemporary exterior.

This exhibition aligns with the museum’s mission to explore visual storytelling across human history. The diverse exhibits will feature everything from prehistoric cave paintings and ancient sculptures to Renaissance paintings, comics, photography, and modern cinema. The Star Wars display will open alongside other exhibitions such as Architecture, Benton (dedicated to Thomas Hart Benton), Children’s Stories (highlighting Beatrix Potter, Leo Politi, E.H. Shepard, and Jacob Lawrence), and Cinema, which includes archives of props and costumes from various Lucasfilm productions.

Additional exhibitions planned for the museum’s debut include Everyday Life, Civic Life, Comics—with works by artists like Mœbius, Marie Severin, Jack Kirby, Alison Bechdel, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, and Rafael Navarro—Manga/Anime, Frazetta (featuring Frank Frazetta’s illustrations), History, Jessie Willcox Smith, Murals (with pieces by Judith F. Baca, Diego Rivera, and JR), Narrative Forms, Parrish (focused on Maxfield Parrish), Photography (including images by Robert Capa, Gordon Parks, Alfred Eisenstaedt, and Dorothea Lange), Rockwell (about Norman Rockwell), Wyeth (featuring N.C. Wyeth’s illustrations), and Western Stories.

The museum will open on an 11-acre campus surrounded by trees and gardens in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California. It will showcase over 1,200 objects and artifacts at launch. As of May 4, memberships are available with prices ranging from $140 to $600, offering fans and patrons a chance to access the museum and its inaugural exhibitions.

George Lucas directed and wrote the first Star Wars film in 1977, which went on to gross $775 million at the box office. Following its success, he completed the original trilogy with The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Sixteen years later, Lucas directed the prequel trilogy, chronicling Anakin Skywalker’s transformation into Darth Vader through The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. He also created and produced the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

In 2012, Disney acquired Lucasfilm, securing rights to Star Wars and other properties like Indiana Jones. This acquisition led to a significant expansion of the franchise, with new films and television series produced under Disney’s umbrella. The sequel trilogy, directed by J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson, includes The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. Additionally, spinoff films Rogue One and Solo were helmed by Gareth Edwards and Ron Howard, respectively.

In recent years, several Star Wars TV shows have premiered, such as Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Ahsoka, and Maul - Shadow Lord. Despite this growing television universe, the Star Wars in Motion exhibit will focus exclusively on the six original films that George Lucas was directly involved with while leading Lucasfilm.

Starting this month, Disney is shifting attention back to theatrical releases with the new season of The Mandalorian and Grogu debuting on May 22, 2026. Furthermore, a new film titled Star Wars: Starfighter is slated for release in theaters in May 2027, continuing the franchise’s ongoing expansion on the big screen.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art aims to provide a comprehensive look at storytelling through visual media, bridging historical and modern narratives. The inclusion of Star Wars as a centerpiece exhibition highlights the cultural significance and enduring legacy of George Lucas’s creation within the broader art and narrative landscape.

Fans and art enthusiasts alike can look forward to experiencing this unique blend of cinematic history and artistic expression when the museum opens later this year in Los Angeles.