Lucasfilm outlined its upcoming film and television slate at D23, detailing release dates, casting, and footage for major projects spanning theatrical releases and streaming series.
Star Wars: Starfighter Theatrical Launch
Shawn Levy's feature film Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled for release on May 28. Set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, the narrative takes place in a new galaxy and stars Ryan Gosling as a pilot named Kade. The ensemble cast includes Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. Lucasfilm debuted the first footage and the official logo for the project during the presentation.
Ahsoka Season 2 and Streaming Additions
Ahsoka Season 2 is slated for an early 2027 release window, supported by a newly unveiled trailer. The upcoming season centers on dual storylines across two galaxies, incorporating Grand Admiral Thrawn's military campaign against the New Republic alongside the return of Anakin Skywalker as a Force ghost.
Additionally, The Mandalorian and Grogu Podcast launches on Disney+ on September 2. The behind-the-scenes companion series features contributions from Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Ludwig Göransson, and Pedro Pascal.
These announcements establish Lucasfilm's concrete production timeline, locking in specific distribution channels and premiere dates for the studio's major franchise properties over the next year.
