Lucasfilm has officially announced a new addition to the Star Wars universe: Star Wars: Starfighter, with Ryan Gosling set to star. The film is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, aligning with the 50th anniversary of the original Star Wars release.
Directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine and Stranger Things, the movie will explore a previously uncharted era in the Star Wars timeline, set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker The screenplay is penned by Jonathan Tropper, a frequent collaborator with Levy.
Production is slated to begin in the fall of 2025. The film will introduce an entirely new cast of characters, offering a fresh narrative separate from the Skywalker saga.
Gosling, a three-time Oscar nominee, expressed his enthusiasm for joining the Star Wars franchise during the announcement at the 2025 Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy highlighted the film's potential to expand the franchise's storytelling horizons.
Star Wars: Starfighter aims to offer a new perspective within the beloved universe, promising an exciting experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
