Shawn Levy Confirms 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Release for May 28, 2027

At the 2025 Star Wars Celebration in Japan, director Shawn Levy and actor Ryan Gosling officially unveiled their new film, Star Wars: Starfighter, which is set for a theatrical release on May 28, 2027. The movie marks the first Star Wars feature since 2019 and will be a standalone adventure, introducing all-new characters and set in a previously unexplored time period, about five years after The Rise of Skywalker. Both Levy and Gosling emphasized their passion as lifelong fans and their intent to create a fresh story within the Star Wars universe, rather than a sequel or prequel. Production is scheduled to begin in Fall 2025, with Levy directing from a screenplay by Jonathan Tropper and producing alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. The announcement highlighted Gosling's embrace of Star Wars fandom and the project’s significance as a new direction for the franchise. No additional casting details have been confirmed, though reports surfaced that Oscar winner Mikey Madison declined an unspecified role.