Overview

• Matt Smith is confirmed to play one of the lead villains in Starfighter, joining previously announced stars Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth.
• The standalone film, written by Jonathan Tropper and directed by Shawn Levy, is designed as a self-contained adventure.
• Set roughly five years after The Rise of Skywalker, Starfighter introduces new characters in a period not yet explored on film.
• Principal photography will commence this fall in England ahead of its May 28, 2027 theatrical debut.
• Starfighter marks a return to theaters for Lucasfilm and underscores a shift back to big-screen storytelling alongside its Disney+ offerings.