Los Angeles, California – Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy have unveiled the title and release date of their upcoming Star Wars project, Star Wars: Starfighter, set to hit theaters on May 28, 2027. This announcement was made at a panel during Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan, a biennial event celebrating all things related to the iconic franchise.
Gosling expressed enthusiasm for the project, praising the script for its compelling story and original characters. He referred to Levy as the perfect filmmaker for this venture, emphasizing the heart and adventure present in the narrative. The actor also shared a childhood photo of himself with Star Wars bedsheets, highlighting his long-standing connection to the franchise.
Levy, who has been working on the Star Wars feature since 2022, has kept plot details under wraps, sparking intrigue within Hollywood circles regarding casting choices. The movie is set to explore a new adventure unrelated to the Skywalker Saga, taking place five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Emphasizing that Starfighter is a standalone film, not a prequel or sequel, Levy confirmed that production is scheduled to commence later in the year. The project has garnered significant interest as one of the few Star Wars features following The Rise of Skywalker, alongside the upcoming movie spinoff of The Mandalorian series.
With a fresh storyline and a stellar cast, Star Wars: Starfighter promises to deliver an exciting chapter in the iconic sci-fi saga. Fans eagerly anticipate the next installment in the beloved franchise, set to transport audiences to a galaxy far, far away once more.