Star Wars: Starfighter Confirmed for North American Release on May 28, 2027
Shawn Levy's standalone Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling, set about five years after The Rise of Skywalker, opens in North America on May 28, 2027.
〈Star Wars: Starfighter〉 is a new *Star Wars* theatrical film from Lucasfilm. Set approximately five years after *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* (2019), it is a standalone film. Director Shawn Levy explained that it is neither a sequel nor a prequel, but a story set in an era that has not been explored so far.
Shawn Levy, director of *Deadpool & Wolverine*, is directing, and Jonathan Tropper wrote the screenplay. Ryan Gosling plays the protagonist, Cade Overrun, while newcomer Flynn Grey appears as his nephew. Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, and Amy Adams are also part of the cast. The music is by Thomas Newman.
Filming began in the United Kingdom in August 2025, continued in locations including Sardinia, Italy, and wrapped in December of the same year. The title and release date were announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan in April 2025, and some footage was unveiled at D23 in 2026.
It is scheduled for a North American release on May 28, 2027, distributed by Disney, with an IMAX release also expected. A domestic release date has not been announced.