Shawn Levy’s 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Release Date Announced
Shawn Levy's Star Wars film has been confirmed at Star Wars Celebration Japan along with star Ryan Gosling and a 2027 release date!
Apr 17, 2025
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Shawn Levy appeared during the The Mandalorian and Grogu panel to confirm more details about his upcoming Star Wars film

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Key Takeaways:
The long rumored film is officially titled Star Wars: Starfighter
Production starts Fall 2025 with a release date of May 28, 2027
The film will be a standalone adventure, set a few years after The Rise of Skywalker
Ryan Gosling was confirmed to be starring and appeared on stage, sharing details of his childhood love of Star Wars

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We’ll keep you posted with more reveals from Star Wars Celebration Japan all weekend.
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