## Ryan Gosling Takes Flight: “Star Wars: Starfighter” Lands in Theaters in 2027
The galaxy far, far away is gearing up for a major theatrical return, and this time it has a concrete landing date. Announced at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Lucasfilm has revealed “Star Wars: Starfighter,” a brand new standalone film set to blast into theaters on May 28th, 2027. Adding even more excitement to the announcement is the news that Ryan Gosling will star in the film, directed by Shawn Levy, fresh off his work on “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
“Starfighter” is positioned as a fresh adventure set five years after the events of “The Rise of Skywalker,” venturing into unexplored territory within the Star Wars timeline with an entirely new cast of characters. Production is slated to begin this fall, promising a relatively quick turnaround for a project of this magnitude.
The announcement comes as welcome news to Star Wars fans who have been eagerly awaiting a major theatrical release since 2019. While numerous projects have been announced and rumored over the years, few have made it past the concept stage. Levy’s involvement, which had been speculated for some time, signals a renewed commitment to bringing compelling stories to the big screen.
Lucasfilm has assured fans that other previously announced projects, including films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, and Taika Waititi, as well as a new trilogy by Simon Kinberg, are still in development.
“Starfighter” isn’t the only Star Wars adventure on the horizon, however. Before Gosling takes to the stars, audiences will be treated to “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a spinoff from the hugely popular Disney+ series, set to debut in theaters on May 22nd, 2026. With two major theatrical releases planned within a year of each other, it appears Lucasfilm is ready to re-establish Star Wars as a dominant force on the big screen. The wait for more Star Wars adventures is shortening, and the anticipation is building.