Lucasfilm and Disney unveiled footage from the forthcoming “Star Wars: Starfighter” at the D23 fan event, revealing details about the standalone film scheduled for theatrical release May 28, 2027. The movie marks the first major theatrical “Star Wars” installment since “Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019 and is positioned as a completely independent story within the franchise’s expanded universe.
Ryan Gosling leads the cast as Kade Auberon, a pilot who discovers a decommissioned starfighter renowned for its speed and subsequently takes it on adventures through exotic alien environments. The brief preview showed Gosling’s character navigating through alien landscapes featuring unusual geological formations and encountering hostile forces during flight sequences. Supporting cast members include Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams.
Director Shawn Levy, known for helming “Deadpool & Wolverine,” oversees the production with Jonathan Tropper providing the screenplay. During the D23 presentation, Levy noted that the film’s release timing coincides with the 50th anniversary of the original “Star Wars” film and emphasized that the movie explores thematic elements of hope and family central to the franchise. The story takes place five years after the conclusion of the most recent trilogy, with the potential for characters from those earlier films to reappear.
Production utilized various international locations, including Sardinia, Italy, which may contribute to the film’s visual distinction from previous “Star Wars” settings. The theatrical release represents a shift in franchise strategy, following a period in which “Star Wars” storytelling primarily occurred through Disney+ streaming series including “The Mandalorian,” “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and others.
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