Lucasfilm debuted the first trailer for the standalone feature Star Wars: Starfighter at D23, setting a theatrical release date of May 28, 2027. Shawn Levy directs the project, which introduces an entirely new narrative branch to the sci-fi franchise.
Cast and Creative Direction
Ryan Gosling leads the cast as pilot Kade Auberon. The ensemble features Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Flynn Gray.
Levy confirmed that the film takes place in an unexplored post-Rise of Skywalker timeline. The production relies on a completely fresh roster of protagonists, omitting legacy characters entirely.
Standalone Narrative Strategy
The project functions as a self-contained story rather than a setup for a traditional multi-film arc. By anchoring the plot in a previously unvisited post-sequel era without relying on established figures like Rey Skywalker, Lucasfilm is testing audience appetite for autonomous continuity threads within the core cinematic timeline.
