Lucasfilm used the D23 event to outline the immediate future of the Star Wars franchise, debuting footage for the theatrical feature Star Wars: Starfighter and confirming the active development of the video game Star Wars Jedi 3.
Starfighter timeline and casting
Star Wars: Starfighter is set five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, establishing a new narrative branch in the post-sequel era. The trailer screened at D23 confirmed that Ryan Gosling stars as protagonist Kade Auberon. This standalone project represents Lucasfilm's primary theatrical push into the post-sequel timeline, moving the cinematic focus beyond the Skywalker Saga closure.
Gaming continuation and lore updates
Concurrently, Respawn Entertainment confirmed the development of Star Wars Jedi 3, which will conclude the trilogy centering on Cal Kestis. The studio is incorporating updated canon established in the publication Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker, which details Luke Skywalker's awareness of Kestis' survival during the Imperial era. In addition to the game and feature film, Lucasfilm previewed Ahsoka Season 2, showcasing the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Dathomirian Great Mothers.
These announcements indicate a coordinated expansion across film, television, and interactive media. By advancing the post-sequel timeline on the big screen while simultaneously closing out established game arcs and deepening television lore, Lucasfilm is intentionally synchronizing narrative threads across distinct entertainment mediums.
