Star Wars: Starfighter (2027)

Star Wars: Starfighter (2027)

Star Wars: Starfighter is an upcoming American space opera film directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper. It is produced by Lucasfilm and 21 Laps Entertainment, with distribution by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film is part of the Star Wars franchise and takes place five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Ryan Gosling stars in the lead role.

Plot

The film is set in a previously unexplored time period in the Star Wars galaxy. It is a standalone adventure with new characters, continuing the timeline after the conclusion of the Skywalker saga. Plot details are currently kept secret, but it is known that the film will focus on new heroes and their trials.

Cast

• Ryan Gosling — lead role (character not announced)
• Flynn Gray
• Matt Smith
• Mia Goth
• Aaron Pierre
• Simon Bird
• Jamael Westman
• Daniel Ings
• Amy Adams

Production

Shawn Levy entered negotiations to direct a new Star Wars film in November 2022, and confirmed the deal in December of that year. At Star Wars Celebration Japan in April 2025, the film was titled Star Wars: Starfighter (coinciding with the title of the 2001 video game) and given a release date of May 28, 2027. Filming began in 2025 in the United Kingdom.

Franchise Timeline

The film is part of the larger Star Wars franchise. Below is the timeline of the main saga films:

• Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) — 136 min.
• Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) — 142 min.
• Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) — 140 min.
• Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) — 121 min.
• Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980) — 124 min.
• Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) — 131 min.
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) — 138 min.
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) — 152 min.
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) — 142 min.
• Star Wars: Starfighter (2027) — upcoming film, set 5 years after The Rise of Skywalker.

Where to Watch

The film has not yet been released. After release, it will be available in theaters and later on Disney+. There are currently no official links to Ukrainian platforms. Stay tuned for updates on Disney and Lucasfilm.