Star Wars: Starfighter (2027)

Directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, Star Wars: Starfighter is an independent feature film set in the Star Wars universe. The story takes place approximately five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. Unlike previous installments that centered on the Skywalker saga, this film focuses on a new generation of characters and operates as a standalone narrative unrelated to the existing main trilogy continuity.

The plot follows a cynical drifter, portrayed by Ryan Gosling, who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous galaxy-spanning adventure. His journey forces him to confront his mysterious past while protecting a 15-year-old boy, played by Flynn Gray, from relentless evil pursuers. The dynamic between the uncle figure and the nephew forms the emotional core of the film, as they navigate threats across the stars together.

The production features a high-profile ensemble cast including Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Aaron Pierre. Shaw Levy, known for directing Stranger Things and Deadpool & Wolverine, serves as both director and producer alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. Filming commenced in August 2025 in the United Kingdom, with the film scheduled for a global theatrical release in May 2027.

• Ryan Gosling is set to appear in multiple major franchises around this time, also starring in Marvel's Ghost Rider (2028) under Levy's direction.
• Amy Adams reunites with director Shawn Levy, having previously worked with him on Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian and as a producer on Arrival.
• The film was officially announced during the 2025 Star Wars Celebration event held in Japan.
• Production began in late August 2025, marking a significant step forward in Lucasfilm's slate of standalone Star Wars stories.