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Shawn Levy Says 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Stands Alone in a New Timeline as Matt Smith Joins in December

The Ryan Gosling–led film targets a fresh, playful adventure vibe reminiscent of A New Hope.

Overview

  • Levy confirms the movie is an all-new, non-sequel, non-prequel story with original characters in a separate timeline.
  • The setting comes several years after The Rise of Skywalker, with Lucasfilm leadership indicating roughly five to six years later.
  • Principal photography is underway, with Gosling leading an ensemble that includes Amy Adams, Mia Goth, Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Daniel Ings, Flynn Gray, and Jamael Westman.
  • Cinematographer Claudio Miranda is attached, and Levy highlights an innovative, visceral visual approach designed to put audiences in the action.
  • The film is slated for theatrical release on May 28, 2027, and Matt Smith says he will begin work on the production in December.