At a Glance
Starfighter was officially revealed at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 with an appearance by director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Gosling.
Key Facts
Release Date: May 28, 2027
Director: Shawn Levy
Writer(s): Jonathan Tropper & Shawn Levy
Main Cast: Ryan Gosling
Where to Watch: In Theaters
When: 5 years after The Rise of Skywalker
Recent Coverage
What Will Starfighter be About?
The plot of Starfighter is currently unknown. Shawn Levy has been working on the project for years alongside his writing partner, Jonathan Tropper, and more details are expected shortly after the official reveal of the movie at Star Wars Celebration Japan.
When Does Starfighter Take Place?
Starfighter has been confirmed to take place nine years after Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. Director Shawn Levy has mentioned fallout from The Battle of Exegol informing the story.
When is Starfighter Coming Out?
Starfighter is currently set to release in theaters on May 28th, 2027. This release date is almost two months after Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles which will celebrate 50 years of Star Wars.
Is Starfighter Part of a New Trilogy?
No. Starfighter will be a stand-alone film that will tell its own story separate from any other Star Wars projects.
About Starfighter
Action-adventure
TBD
May 28, 2027
TBD
TBD
5 years after The Rise of Skywalker
Cast
When Does Starfighter Take Place in the Star Wars Timeline?
Starfighter will take place 5 years after Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. It may become part of the New Jedi Order Era, but that has not yet been confirmed.
What We Know So Far
Shawn Levy had been rumored to be involved with Star Wars since late 2022
Ryan Gosling's involvement in the project was initially reported by The Hollywood Reporter in January 2025 before being confirmed at Star Wars Celebration Japan
Writer Jonathan Tropper has previously worked with Shawn Levy on the films This Is Where I Leave You and The Adam Project
Levy has confirmed that the film is set to begin shooting in Fall 2025.
Appearing on the Star Wars LIVE Stage at Celebration, Levy teased that the film will include many new elements including a new starfighter design.
Promotional Images & Trailers
There are no promotional images or trailers currently available for this project. Continue to check this page for the latest updates.
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