: In the original 1977 film, Han Solo cold-bloodedly shoots the bounty hunter Greedo in the Mos Eisley cantina. The Special Editions modified this scene so Greedo fires a poorly aimed shot first, fundamentally altering Han's rogue character arc. Harmy restores the original pacing and single-shot sequence.

These changes infuriated a large segment of the fanbase. The 1997-era CGI quickly became dated, beloved actors and voiceovers were replaced, and story elements were changed in what many saw as a revisionist history. Most infamously, the "Han shot first" scene was altered, changing a pivotal character moment. To make matters worse, Lucas refused to release high-quality versions of the original, unaltered films, once stating, "I'm sorry you saw a half-completed film and fell in love with it. But I want it to be the way I want it to be".

The confrontation with Greedo in the Mos Eisley cantina is restored to its original, gritty pacing.

Why it matters

Harmy began the project in 2010 after feeling disappointed by the "cultural vandalism" of modern edits that replaced classic practical effects with modern digital ones. His goal was to provide a high-quality version of the Oscar-winning original film for a new generation without the "Episode IV" subtitle or the controversial "Han shot first" changes. The Technical Process: A "Mashup" of Sources

Official remasters often have a noticeable magenta tint . Harmy used Technicolor print scans to color-correct the film to its original aesthetic.

It looks like you're referring to of Star Wars: A New Hope . That’s a fan restoration project aimed at recreating the original 1977 theatrical cut of the film, removing the changes made in later releases (e.g., the 1997 Special Edition, DVD, and Blu-ray versions).