For decades, fans have been frustrated by the "Special Editions" of the original trilogy. Starting in 1997, George Lucas began adding CGI characters, changing colors, and altering pivotal scenes (like the infamous "Greedo shoots first" tweak). Eventually, the original, unaltered theatrical versions became difficult to find in high quality.
Here is everything you need to know about why this specific version is so highly sought after by cinephiles and Star Wars purists. What is Project 4K77?
This is the video codec (HEVC). It allows for massive file sizes to be compressed efficiently while maintaining incredible detail and HDR color depth.
Watching a 35mm scan provides a "warmth" and texture that digital masters often lack. How to Watch It