Star Wars fans will be thrilled to hear this! Filming has officially begun for the new standalone movie Star Wars: Starfighter, which is going to be a big addition in the galaxy far, far away. We at NetFilming are eager to learn more about Shawn Levy’s highly anticipated project, which stars Ryan Gosling. Now that production has started, let’s talk about what makes this movie vital: its cast, setting, and how it could change the franchise.
A Fresh Start for Star Wars Films
Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 with big plans. They wanted to make a Star Wars movie almost every year. But the plan ran into problems after Solo: A Star Wars Story got mixed reviews and the sequel trilogy ended. Fans have been waiting for a movie that moves the story forward instead of going back to old ones since then.
With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu set for release in 2026, Starfighter will follow just a year later. This makes it the first original standalone film to move beyond the Skywalker saga, taking place five years after The Rise of Skywalker.
Filming Officially Begins
Shawn Levy, who has worked on The Adam Project and Deadpool 3, is now in charge of making Star Wars: Starfighter. Jonathan Tropper wrote the script, and Kathleen Kennedy, the president of Lucasfilm, is producing it.
Ryan Gosling plays the main character, and he is joined by a strong supporting cast that includes Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Flynn Grey, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, and Daniel Ings. The lineup includes both well-known stars and up-and-coming stars, which will keep the franchise fresh.
First Look at the Movie
To celebrate the start of filming, Lucasfilm shared a first-look image featuring Ryan Gosling alongside Flynn Gray. The pair is shown standing near a landspeeder, reminiscent of Luke Skywalker’s iconic vehicle from the 1977 original. While the image sparked nostalgia, Lucasfilm clarified that Starfighter will tell “an entirely original story set in a period of time never before explored in Star Wars.”
Although character details remain under wraps, Gray’s appearance alongside Gosling in the promotional image suggests his role will be central to the story. This blend of new and familiar visual elements hints at a balance between honouring Star Wars’ roots and taking bold new creative steps.
Release Date and What’s Next
Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, a year after The Mandalorian and Grogu. This is the first time since The Rise of Skywalker in 2019 that Star Wars films will come out every year.
Starfighter is more than just another movie for Lucasfilm. It’s a chance to look into a new time period without the Skywalker story getting in the way, and it also sets the stage for the future of Star Wars films. If it works, it could change the course of the franchise for the next ten years.
We at NetFilming will keep you up to date on Starfighter and other new Star Wars projects that are coming out before the movie comes out in 2027.
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