Star Wars: Starfighter Set to Soar into Theaters in 2027
In a highly anticipated announcement, director Shawn Levy and actor Ryan Gosling took to the stage at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan, to officially confirm their upcoming project, Star Wars: Starfighter. According to Deadline, the new installment is set to hit theaters on May 28, 2027, and will begin production this fall.
The film, which is being written by Jonathan Tropper, is set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker (2019). As reported by Deadline, Levy described the project as "a new adventure," emphasizing that it is neither a prequel nor a sequel. "There are many rumors, some true, some not," Levy said. "This is not a prequel, this is not a sequel. It’s a new adventure."
Ryan Gosling, who will star in the film, praised the project as "such a great story with great and original characters," adding that it has "so much heart and adventure." Gosling also expressed his admiration for Levy, stating that there is "not a more perfect filmmaker for this particular story than Shawn." These comments were reported by Deadline.
While details about the project have been scarce until now, it is understood that Star Wars: Starfighter is a standalone movie that exists outside the Luke Skywalker core canon. This information was provided by Deadline. Disney’s Lucasfilm has multiple Star Wars projects in development, including films with James Mangold, Simon Kinberg, and a Rey post Episode IX movie with Daisy Ridley returning and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy directing. However, the Levy-directed Star Wars project is reportedly in advanced development.
Interestingly, it was recently reported that Anora Oscar winner Mikey Madison turned down a supporting role offer in the new Levy-directed Star Wars movie. This information was also reported by Deadline. Levy has a proven track record with Disney, having delivered the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed $1.33 billion worldwide.
Star Wars: Starfighter will be the second Star Wars film to hit theaters after next year’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, following 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which grossed $1.077 billion. As reported by Deadline, Levy’s Star Wars movie is set to continue the franchise’s success in the cinematic universe.
The announcement of Star Wars: Starfighter is sure to excite fans of the franchise, who have been eagerly awaiting new content. With a talented director and cast on board, this film is shaping up to be a must-see event for Star Wars enthusiasts. As more information becomes available, fans can expect to learn more about this highly anticipated project.
The source of this article is Deadline, a leading online entertainment publication.
