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Ryan Gosling Leads Star Wars: Starfighter in May 2027

Author : Aaliyah Oct 19,2025

Lucasfilm has officially announced Star Wars: Starfighter, a new film directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) starring Ryan Gosling, scheduled for theatrical release on May 28, 2027. The story unfolds five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The announcement was made at Star Wars Celebration, with production confirmed to begin this fall.

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While details remain limited, we know Gosling will portray an entirely new character. The film gives Star Wars enthusiasts a major event to anticipate for Memorial Day weekend in 2027.

In a touching personal moment, Gosling shared that his mother sent him a childhood photo of his Star Wars-themed bedsheets upon learning he had secured the role.

Star Wars: Starfighter joins the lineup of upcoming Star Wars films, including The Mandalorian & Grogu and projects from directors Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, plus a trilogy from Simon Kinberg.

The title Star Wars: Starfighter may sound familiar—it originally debuted as a video game in 2001.

For additional updates, explore all the major reveals from the Star Wars Celebration panel for The Mandalorian & Grogu, such as our analysis of the film's footage and news that Ahsoka Season 2 begins production shortly.

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