Levy has transferred the torch from one top-tier Ryan (Reynolds) to another (Gosling).
From the Barbie Dreamhouse to a universe beyond.
Ryan Gosling
has been revealed as the lead in a new
Star Wars
movie, to be directed by
Deadpool & Wolverine
director
Shawn Levy
.
Star Wars: Starfighter
is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.
Lucasfilm President
Kathleen Kennedy
and Chief Creative Officer
Dave Filoni
unveiled the new initiative today at
Star Wars
The celebration event in Tokyo for 2025 saw Levy and Gosling take the mainstage afterward to hint at their upcoming partnership.
Gosling told the Celebration crowd that this is the ideal spot to begin our voyage since it serves as a remarkable reminder of why we’re undertaking this film and who we intend to make it for.
Levy stated, “This stands alone. It’s neither a prequel nor a sequel. Instead, it’s a fresh journey. The story unfolds during a timeframe that hasn’t been delved into before.”
Gosling pointed out that the screenplay is simply excellent. It features an outstanding storyline coupled with remarkable and fresh characterizations.
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Star Wars: Starfighter
is characterized as an “independent adventure” occurring roughly five years following the occurrences in the 2019 release
Star Wars
:
Episode 9 – The Rise of Skywalker
The movie will introduce entirely new characters and delve into an era that hasn’t been explored in the expanded storyline.
Star Wars
cinematic universe.
Production starts this autumn with a launch date set just three weeks following another major release from Disney.
Avengers: Secret Wars
.
That Marvel blockbuster hits theaters on May 7, 2027, and will
see the return
of directors
Anthony and Joe Russo
who haven’t helmed a movie for the studio since the mega-hit of 2019
Avengers: Endgame
.
Levy was negotiating to
direct a
Star Wars
film
as early as 2022.
Starfighter
now joins an as-yet
untitled trilogy
set outside of the Skywalker Saga to be directed by
Dark Phoenix
director
Simon Kinberg
.
Then there’s
The Mandalorian & Grogu
, a feature film addition to the saga of the daring Mandalorian, played out on the small screen by
Pedro Pascal
The movie, featuring the collaboration between the bounty hunter and everyone’s beloved Baby Yoda, will be helmed by
Jon Favreau
and is set to be released on May 22, 2026.
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