Overview
- Lucasfilm confirmed on May 28, 2027 as the theatrical release date for Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling as Kade Auberon.
- Footage shown at D23 on Aug. 14 introduced Gosling’s Kade and a decommissioned Imperial starfighter while highlighting a central relationship with a younger character played by Flynn Gray.
- Levy and Gosling say the movie was inspired by The Outsiders, emphasizing marginalized, blue-collar protagonists and a gritty, character-first tone set in a galaxy with no clear governing authority.
- Visual cues from the D23 reveal include an upside-down Rebel insignia on Kade’s jacket that signals a pirate or rogue aesthetic, and Lucasfilm has tightly restricted distribution of the preview clips.
- Unverified online leaks claim a Force-related moment for Flynn Gray’s character and a surprise cameo, but Lucasfilm and platforms have removed leaked material and have not confirmed those specifics.