Overview
- Shawn Levy is directing 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' a standalone film set five years after 2019's 'The Rise of Skywalker.'
- Ryan Gosling has been confirmed as the lead actor, marking his debut in the Star Wars franchise.
- The film will feature entirely new characters and storylines, with no direct connections to previous Star Wars films or TV shows.
- Levy credits his experience on Netflix's 'Stranger Things' for his ability to maintain secrecy around casting, the title, and the release date.
- Filming is scheduled to begin in fall 2025, with the theatrical release set for May 28, 2027.