Ryan Gosling Headlines New 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Film, Set for May 2027 Release

Lucasfilm has unveiled Star Wars: Starfighter, a fresh cinematic venture directed by Shawn Levy of Deadpool & Wolverine fame, featuring Ryan Gosling. The film is slated to hit theaters on May 28, 2027, and is set five years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The announcement came during Star Wars Celebration, with production confirmed to start this fall.

Little is known about Star Wars: Starfighter beyond Gosling portraying a new character, but it’s already shaping up as a must-see for Star Wars fans planning their Memorial Day 2027.

In a touching reveal, Gosling shared that his mother sent him a nostalgic photo of his childhood Star Wars bedsheets upon landing the role.

Ryan Gosling, star of the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, shares his lifelong passion for the iconic galaxy. pic.twitter.com/jA8vR7F6bv

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Star Wars: Starfighter joins a new era of Star Wars films, including The Mandalorian & Grogu and projects from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Simon Kinberg’s trilogy.

The title may ring a bell for fans, as Star Wars: Starfighter was originally a video game released in 2001.

For more details, explore the highlights from Star Wars Celebration’s The Mandalorian & Grogu panel, including insights into the film’s footage and news on Ahsoka Season 2 production starting soon.