Ryan Gosling to Lead New Star Wars Film Starfighter, Directed by Shawn Levy
Lucasfilm has officially announced a new standalone Star Wars film titled Star Wars: Starfighter, with Ryan Gosling set to star. The film is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, and will be directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine. The screenplay is penned by Jonathan Tropper, and the story is set approximately five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, introducing new characters and exploring a previously uncharted timeline within the Star Wars universe .Cadena S
The announcement was made during the 2025 Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, where Gosling expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the quality of the script and the opportunity to bring new stories to the franchise . Production is slated to begin in the fall of 2025
In addition to Starfighter, Lucasfilm revealed new footage from the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu, set for release in May 2026, and announced a new Disney+ animated series titled Maul: Shadow Lord, centered on the villain from The Phantom Menace, also set for a 2026 debut .
Star Wars: Starfighter aims to offer a fresh narrative within the Star Wars universe, focusing on original characters and stories, and is not tied to the prequel or sequel trilogies