Lucasfilm unveiled Star Wars: Starfighter, a new film directed by Shawn Levy of Deadpool & Wolverine fame, featuring Ryan Gosling, slated for theaters on May 28, 2027. The story unfolds five years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
The announcement came at Star Wars Celebration, with production set to start this fall.
Little is known about Star Wars: Starfighter, except that Gosling will portray a new character, offering fans a reason to mark Memorial Day 2027 on their calendars.
In a touching moment, Gosling shared that his mother sent him a childhood photo of his Star Wars-themed bedsheets upon landing the role.
Ryan Gosling, star of the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, shares his lifelong passion for the galaxy far, far away. pic.twitter.com/jA8vR7F6bv
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Star Wars: Starfighter joins a new era of Star Wars films, including The Mandalorian & Grogu and projects from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Simon Kinberg’s trilogy.
The title may ring a bell, as Star Wars: Starfighter was originally a video game released in 2001.
For more, explore highlights from Star Wars Celebration’s The Mandalorian & Grogu panel, including insights into the film’s footage and news on Ahsoka Season 2 starting production soon.
