Disney and ESPN will produce a Star Wars-themed animated broadcast of Super Bowl LXI in February 2027 as part of the franchise's 50th anniversary celebrations, with Anthony Daniels returning to voice C-3PO.
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01Summary
- 01The Star Wars Funday Football presentation will air alongside Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, on Disney+, the ESPN app, Disney Channel and Disney XD.
- 02Anthony Daniels will reprise his role as the voice of C-3PO for the animated broadcast.
- 03The telecast will recreate every play of the game with animated avatars and Star Wars characters, powered by Sony's Beyond Sports using NFL Next Gen Stats.
- 04It will be available in over 155 markets worldwide, with on-demand streaming in the UK, France, Germany and South Korea post-game.
- 05ESPN's SC+ will also feature 'Hyperspace Highlights' from October 20 and a weekly Darth Vader interview segment from October 26.
02Why it matters
This marks the first time a major sporting championship like the Super Bowl will be reimagined in a Star Wars setting, blending two massive cultural franchises for a family-friendly alternative broadcast.
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