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Lucasfilm Confirms 'Star Wars: StarfighterRyan Gosling for 2027

The standalone film, directed by Shawn Levy, is set five years after Episode IX and begins production this fall in Japan.

Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy pose for a photo backstage during Star Wars Celebration Japan Day 1 on April 18, 2025, in Chiba, Japan.
Ryan Gosling in The Fall Guy and the logo for Star Wars: Starfighter
Star Wars fans wearing costumes of Chewbacca, left, and Widdle Warrick pose for a photo during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Overview

  • Star Wars: Starfighter was officially announced during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, with a theatrical release date set for May 28, 2027.
  • Ryan Gosling will star in the film, which is directed by Shawn Levy and features a screenplay by Jonathan Tropper.
  • The movie is a standalone story introducing new characters and exploring a previously uncharted timeline in the Star Wars universe.
  • Production is scheduled to begin in fall 2025, with filming to take place in Japan.
  • This will be the second Star Wars theatrical release since 2019, following The Mandalorian & Grogu movie set for May 2026.