How Starfighter Fits Into Star Wars Timeline, Explained
A new adventure awaits us in a galaxy far, far away with Ryan Gosling. Star Wars: Starfighter not only has a release date, but also a timeline in which the events will take place. Here's everything you need to know.
Lucasfilm has announced a new Star Wars movie titled Starfighter and announced the release date.
The possible production of a new Star Wars project was announced in January 2025 – now the film has been officially greenlit. The project was presented by Ryan Gosling, who will star in the film, and director Shawn Levy at the Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo.
At the event it was confirmed that the film will be released on May 28, 2027. Details of the plot of Star Wars: Starfighter are being kept under wraps.
Starfighter Will Take Place Five Years After the Finale of the Rise of Skywalker
It is known only that the events will take place five years after the finale of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
However, Shawn Levy said that the project will not be connected with the Skywalker saga, and will be a new story with different characters. So Luke Skywalker, fans, don't expect your favorite character to appear in this one. Shawn Levy said:
“There are many rumors, some true, some not. This is not a prequel, this is not a sequel. It's a new adventure.”
Skyfighter will be Levi's next film following the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide and became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
Starfighter Could Be a Success Thanks to Levy's Experience in the Entertainment Genre…
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Fans are divided on the new project. Many viewers believe in Starfighter – after all, one of the most successful modern directors in the entertainment genre is at the helm.
And Ryan Gosling seems like a surefire casting choice – it's hard to name an actor more beloved by audiences these days. Reddit user Mysterions wrote:
“Ryan Gosling murdered it in Blade Runner. Guy has talent. I think it could be a good movie.”
…But He Could Also Turn Starfighter Into an Average Marvel-like Blockbuster
On the other hand, many fans are concerned that the man known for works such as Deadpool & Wolverine and Free Guy could turn a Star Wars movie into a generic and faceless Marvel-like blockbuster. As Redditor eldusto84 said:
“There is zero artistry in his work. Lucasfilm is now following the Marvel model of hiring safe directors that will deliver safe content.”
Anyway, a new adventure awaits us in a galaxy far, far away, which is never a bad thing - how well Shawn Levy will manage this ambitious task, we will find out in two years.
