Lucasfilm has disclosed that the six Star Wars films will be released theatrically in 3D, beginning in 2012.  After the release of the Phantom Menace early that year, subsequent films will be released either annually at around the same time (according to Hollywood Reporter) or at a pace to be determined by the pace of conversion (according to Variety). 

Release will be as close as possible to day and date worldwide. 

The re-release of the films in the latest format ensures that the property will once again have a higher profile than the Clone Wars toon, fiction, comics, and merchandise alone can give it.