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Ryan Gosling’s Star Wars: Starfighter – What You Need to Know About the Shocking New Movie!

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At Star Wars Celebration 2025, Lucasfilm took everyone by surprise with the unveiling of a new film titled “Star Wars: Starfighter“. However, one might wonder, what exactly does this upcoming movie entail? Out of all the exciting reveals at Star Wars Celebration 2025, the announcement of Starfighter was particularly shocking. Previously, there had been whispers about Shawn Levy’s anticipated Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling, and more recently, Kathleen Kennedy’s Star Wars roundup suggested that Levy’s movie might be arriving sooner than initially thought.

Initially, not many had anticipated that Shawn Levy’s film would be the next one to premiere among the upcoming Star Wars movies, following The Mandalorian and Grogu. The title of this new movie, Starfighter, was largely unfamiliar. At present, only scant details about Starfighter have been revealed. Here’s what we currently know about Shawn Levy’s forthcoming Star Wars film titled, Starfighter, following the announcement at the Star Wars Celebration event.

Shawn Levy’s Movie Is Officially Called Star Wars: Starfighter

The Movie Is The Next To Be Released After The Mandalorian And Grogu

At Star Wars Celebration 2025, it was officially revealed that Shawn Levy’s movie will be called “Starfighter”.

Titled “Mandalorian and Grogu,” this show shares a similar naming pattern with recent entries in the “Star Wars” universe like “Ahsoka,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor.” Interestingly, this series has ties to an upcoming project called “Starfighter,” as it’s been confirmed that “Starfighter” will pick up after the next “Star Wars” film. The release dates for these two shows are set respectively for May 22, 2026, and May 28, 2027.

Ryan Gosling Is Starring, Presumably As A Force-Sensitive Pilot

Gosling’s Casting Was Rumored But Has Now Been Confirmed

It has been confirmed that Ryan Gosling will headline the upcoming film “Starfighter”. While specifics such as his character’s name or role are yet to be revealed, this news is certainly exciting. Given Gosling’s stature in Hollywood, it will be intriguing to watch him take on a role within the realm of a franchise like Star Wars and put his unique touch on it.

It’s intriguing to anticipate the audience reactions towards Ryan Gosling in this part, as his prominence in Hollywood might lead to mixed opinions about his casting. Given the unpredictable nature of the Star Wars fanbase, these responses are likely to vary widely. However, Gosling’s acting talent makes it plausible that Starfighter could prove a remarkable enhancement to the Star Wars cinematic universe and television series.

Starfighter Is Set Five Years After The Rise Of Skywalker

This Will Be The First Movie Set In This New Era

One captivating feature of the upcoming Star Wars film is its timeline setting, as it unfolds a few years following Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This implies that the movie, titled Starfighter, will delve into an untouched period in the Star Wars timeline, thereby shaping (or at least providing the groundwork for) the future era.

This finding is intriguing considering the anticipation for Rey’s Star Wars film, reportedly named Star Wars: New Jedi Order, was high. As of now, it’s uncertain how Starfighter fits into the New Jedi Order plot, but Gosling’s movie doesn’t necessarily disrupt the plans for Rey’s story in the Star Wars universe. Confirmation states that New Jedi Order is set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, so there won’t be a conflict with Starfighter. Nonetheless, the disclosures from Starfighter about this period will likely influence Rey’s upcoming film.

Starfighter Is A Classic Star Wars Game Callback

Could This Game Offer Hints About What This Story Will Include?

Remarkably, it’s intriguing that the aircraft named Starfighter bears a resemblance to a 20-year-old Star Wars video game titled “Star Wars: Starfighter” (2001). This game was produced by LucasArts and took place prior to the Battle of Naboo in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace”. Given the timeline of Levy’s Starfighter, it can be assumed that its story will not align with that of the video game.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but feel that the title of this upcoming film isn’t just a mere coincidence, hinting at a potential connection to the video game it shares a name with. For instance, “Starfighter” from the gaming world revolves around four primary characters – Rhys, Vana, Nym, and Reti – who join forces to thwart the Trade Federation. While Damien Chazelle’s “Starfighter” won’t likely feature a group from Naboo battling the Trade Federation, it would be intriguing to see Ryan Gosling working alongside other pilots to tackle whatever peril lurks ahead. At this point, these ideas are purely speculative and should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Starfighter Stars Entirely New Characters

Other Cast Members Haven’t Been Revealed, But This Movie Is A Standalone

At Star Wars Celebration 2025, Levy additionally verified that “Starfighter” is a self-contained film centered around entirely fresh characters. Although “Star Wars” often incorporates memorable guest appearances, this hints that the movie won’t feature any of the franchise’s primary characters. Instead, audiences can anticipate a completely new ensemble cast, some of whom might be inspired by the Legends universe.

It’s quite likely that the new series will appeal greatly to fans due to their dissatisfaction with the sequel trilogy’s departures from stories of the same era in Legends. The character decisions taken by Starfighter, considering the sequels, promise to be intriguing indeed. As of now, only Gosling’s (unspecified) character has been confirmed, but it will certainly be exciting to discover more details as further cast members are revealed.

Will Starfighter Give Us A Canon Equivalent Of Corran Horn?

Ryan Gosling Even Looks The Part

In the potential lineup for Starfighter, there’s a character named Corran Horn who might make an appearance, either directly or indirectly serving as inspiration. This individual is a Force-empowered Corellian pilot who was part of Rogue Squadron and a New Republic hero. Later on in the story, he rose to become a Jedi Master during the New Jedi Order.

It’s worth noting that there are intriguing connections between these elements, given that Starfighter is set before the New Jedi Order, and Ryan Gosling bears a resemblance to Corran from the Legends series. At this point, it may be premature to suggest that Gosling could portray Corran Horn (or a revised version of the character in canon). Nevertheless, the idea of Ryan Gosling in Starfighter is an exciting thought for Star Wars fans.

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2025-04-21 01:59

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