The original theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in 2005 had a runtime of approximately 140 minutes (2 hours and 20 minutes)
. For its 20th anniversary theatrical re-release starting April 25, 2025, the runtime is also listed as about 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes)
. Regarding how long it was shown in theaters, the 20th anniversary re-release is scheduled for a limited run of only one week in select theaters in the U.S. and internationally
. The original 2005 release date was May 19, and it had a standard theatrical run typical for major films, though exact duration in theaters then is not specified in the search results. In summary:
- Runtime: Approximately 140 minutes (2 hours 20 minutes)
- Original 2005 theatrical release: Standard theatrical run (exact duration not specified)
- 2025 20th anniversary re-release: One week in select theaters only
