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Star Wars Reveals Lucas Museum’s 1st Ever Cinema Exhibit With Name & Launch Date

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has announced its first-ever cinema exhibition, titled *Star Wars in Motion*, which will debut as part of the museum's opening lineup on September 22, 2026. The exhibition focuses on vehicles from the first six *Star Wars* films, including Luke Skywalker's landspeeder and General Grievous' wheel bike, highlighting how motion and transport are depicted in the saga. It is one of over 30 installations curated by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson from the museum's founding collection, featuring more than 1,200 objects across 100,000 square feet.

This announcement marks a significant milestone for the Lucas Museum, which is set to become a major cultural institution dedicated to narrative art. By centering its first cinema exhibition on *Star Wars* vehicles, the museum leverages a globally beloved franchise to draw public attention and underscore its mission to trace visual storytelling from ancient art to modern cinema. The exhibition also signals the museum's ambition to bridge popular culture and fine art, potentially attracting diverse audiences and influencing how museums engage with film and media.