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.
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.
Ryan Gosling, starring in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, reveals his lifelong passion for the Star Wars saga. pic.twitter.com/jA8vR7F6bv
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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.
