Overview
- Lucasfilm positions Star Wars: Starfighter as an all-new theatrical story that is not a sequel or prequel, with a global release set for May 28, 2027.
- Shawn Levy directs from a script by Jonathan Tropper, with Ryan Gosling starring as a brand‑new character introduced about five years after The Rise of Skywalker.
- Production is slated to begin this fall, reflecting Lucasfilm’s push for creative freedom and a break from reliance on legacy characters.
- The ensemble has expanded to include Amy Adams, Mia Goth, Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, and Daniel Ings, according to recent announcements.
- Theatrical plans resume next year with The Mandalorian & Grogu on May 22, 2026, underscoring a broader return to cinemas before this standalone entry reshapes the franchise’s big‑screen approach.