The Star Wars saga is getting a new chapter with Star Wars: Starfighter, a science fiction film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling. This feature film, expected to hit the big screen on May 26, 2027, promises a completely new storyline set in the galaxy imagined by George Lucas. The project was made official at Star Wars Celebration in Japan.
Designed as a standalone story, Star Wars: Starfighter takes place approximately five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker. The film will introduce new characters and a period never before explored in the saga's timeline, offering an original perspective on the aftermath of the First Order's fall.
Star Wars: Starfighter
Film | 2027 |
Release date: May 26, 2027
Original title: Star Wars: Starfighter
Country: United States
Synopsis: Set five years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the film follows new heroes in a galaxy undergoing reconstruction. Amidst a resurgent conflict, a lone pilot is drawn into a mission that could redefine the balance between the Force and the dark side.
By choosing to focus its plot on new characters, Star Wars: Starfighter takes a similar approach to Rogue One and Solo, exploring previously unexplored corners of the universe. This narrative independence allows for a story that is both accessible to newcomers and exciting for long-time fans.
The screenplay, written by Jonathan Tropper, promises a mix of space action and emotion, carried by the presence of Ryan Gosling in a new role. Directed by Shawn Levy, known for Free Guy and The Adam Project, the film will mark the return of the Star Wars space opera to the big screen after a five-year hiatus.
Developed by Lucasfilm under the supervision of Kathleen Kennedy and the creative direction of Dave Filoni, the project is part of the relaunch of the franchise's film schedule, with several films in development for the coming decade.
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