Lucasfilm has officially announced an exciting addition to the Star Wars saga with Star Wars: Starfighter, a new film set to hit theaters on May 28, 2027. Directed by the acclaimed Shawn Levy, known for his work on Deadpool & Wolverine, this film will feature Ryan Gosling in a starring role as a brand-new character. The story unfolds five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, promising to expand the universe we all love.
The announcement came during the highly anticipated Star Wars Celebration, where it was also revealed that production on Star Wars: Starfighter is slated to begin this fall. While details about the plot remain under wraps, fans can start planning their Memorial Day 2027 around this galactic event.
In a touching moment, Ryan Gosling shared a personal story about his childhood love for Star Wars, revealing that his mother sent him an old photo of his Star Wars bedsheets after he landed the role. This heartwarming anecdote was shared via a tweet from the official Star Wars account:
Ryan Gosling, star of the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, reveals his childhood love for a galaxy far, far away. pic.twitter.com/jA8vR7F6bv
— Star Wars (@starwars) April 18, 2025
Star Wars: Starfighter is part of a new wave of Star Wars films, joining the likes of The Mandalorian & Grogu, and projects from directors Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and a trilogy from Simon Kinberg. Interestingly, the title Star Wars: Starfighter may ring a bell for long-time fans, as it shares its name with a popular game released back in 2001.
For those eager for more Star Wars news, don't miss out on the updates from Star Wars Celebration's The Mandalorian & Grogu panel, including our in-depth analysis of the new footage and the announcement that filming for Ahsoka Season 2 will commence soon.
