Overview
- Lucasfilm frames Starfighter as an original, standalone story set about five years after The Rise of Skywalker as the studio pivots from Skywalker‑centric films.
- Ryan Gosling stars in the film written by Jonathan Tropper, with production slated for this fall and a May 28, 2027 theatrical release.
- Confirmed cast members include Amy Adams, Mia Goth, Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman and Daniel Ings.
- Levy says there is “no mandate or interference” beyond the push to keep it new, comparing his latitude to his previous original films.
- Reports speculate about a possible trilogy setup or a Daisy Ridley cameo, which remain unconfirmed by Lucasfilm.