The motion picture, Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, premiered in theaters during May of 1977. Below is a chronological listing of occurrences during the year 1977 that are associated with Star Wars.
- 06 – The birth of Genevieve O'Reilly took place.
- 11 – Mark Hamill suffered injuries in an automobile crash, which necessitated reconstructive surgery on his face.
- 29 – The birth of Anna Acton occurred.
- 31 – Bobby Moynihan was born on this day.
- 16 – Ayesha Dharker celebrates their birthday.
- 12 – The initial issue of Star Wars (1977) 1 was released. The month of July is printed on the cover.
- 14 – Sarah Michelle Gellar celebrates their birthday.
- 20 – Justin Ponsor was born on this day.
- 22 – ILM wrapped up the filming of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope with a shot featuring a Star Destroyer (shot 110P).
- 23 – Neil Hellegers celebrates their birthday.
- 01 – The very first public viewing of Star Wars was held in San Francisco.
- 10 – Star Wars (1977) 2 was released to the public. The cover displays August as the month.
- 12 – Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker was republished.
- 15 – Mel Zwyer celebrates their birthday.
- 15 – The New York Times ran the very first promotional materials for Star Wars, just a little over a week before it was released.
- 23 – Richard Ayoade celebrates their birthday.
- 25 – Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was theatrically released with the shorter title Star Wars.
- 07 – The third installment, Star Wars (1977) 3, was made available. The cover indicates a September date.
- 01 – Steve Argyle celebrates their birthday.
- 06 – Bradford Young was born on this day.
- 10 – Gwendoline Yeo celebrates their birthday.
- 12 – Star Wars (1977) 4 was published. The cover displays October as the month.
- 13 – Kari Wahlgren celebrates their birthday.
- 31 – Leinil Francis Yu was born on this day.
- 10 – Star Wars (1977) 5 was released to the public. The cover displays November as the month.
- 13 – Euan Morton was born on this day.
- 26 – Patrick Kennedy celebrates their birthday.
- 30 – Nalini Krishan celebrates their birthday.
- ?? – Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 1 saw its release.
- 01 – Adrienne Wilkinson celebrates their birthday.
- 06 – Bertie Carvel was born on this day.
- 13 – Star Wars (1977) 6 was published. The cover displays December as the month.
- 15 – Tom Hardy was born on this day.
- 16 – The Making of Star Wars was broadcasted.
- 22 – Pizzazz 1 was released.
- ?? – The Star Wars Sketchbook was released to the public.
- 8 – Duncan Pow was born on this day.
- 11 – Star Wars (1977) 7 was published. The cover displays January as the month.
- 19 – Star Wars was released in France under the title La Guerre des Etoiles.
- 20 – Sam Witwer celebrates their birthday
- 20 – Pizzazz 2 was released.
- 21 – Delilah S. Dawson celebrates their birthday.
- 27 – Mat Lucas was born on this day.
- ?? – Star Wars Official Poster Monthly 1 was released to the public.
- 1 – Star Wars Blueprints was released to the public.
- 8 – Star Wars (1977) 8 was published. The cover displays February as the month.
- 17 – Pizzazz 3 was released.
- 22 – Torstein Nordstrand celebrates their birthday.
- 23 – Lateef Crowder was born on this day.
- ?? – Star Wars Official Poster Monthly 2 was released to the public.
- ?? – The Marvel Comics Illustrated Version of Star Wars was released to the public.
- ?? – The Star Wars Album was released to the public.
- 13 – Star Wars (1977) 9 was published. The cover displays March as the month.
- 21 – Jacopo Camagni celebrates their birthday
- 22 – Jarrett J. Krosoczka was born on this day.
- 22 – Pizzazz 4 was released.
- 25 – Star Wars premiered in Mexico under the title La Guerra de las Galaxias.
- ?? – Marvel Special Edition Featuring Star Wars 2 was released.
- ?? – Star Wars Official Poster Monthly 3 was released to the public.
- Ian Doescher was born.
- Beau Willimon celebrates their birthday.
- Del Rey was established.
- Klutz was established.
- Famous Monsters: Star Wars Spectacular was released to the public.