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Ryan Gosling to Star in New Standalone 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Movie

Ryan Gosling joins director Shawn Levy for 'Star Wars: Starfighter', releasing May 2027, set five years post-'Rise of Skywalker' with new characters.

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  1. Ryan Gosling to star in new Star Wars movie, set for 2027

    The franchise has also branched into streaming with titles including “The Mandalorian,” “The Book of Boba Fett,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and “Andor” on Disney+.

    Ryan Gosling to star in new Star Wars movie, set for 2027

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  2. Ryan Gosling Will Lead 'Star Wars: Starfighter' Into Uncharted Territory

    Starfighter will hit theaters a year after the Mandalorian spinoff The Mandalorian & Grogu, which premieres May 22, 2026.

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  3. Ryan Gosling Is the First Starfighter

    Star Wars: Starfighter will take place around 5 years after The Rise of Skywalker.

    Ryan Gosling Is the First Starfighter

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Updated: Apr 18th, 2025, 6:32 AM ET

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Ryan Gosling stars in 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' directed by Shawn Levy, slated for release on May 28, 2027. The film is a standalone adventure, five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker.' It features new characters and promises fresh storytelling in an unexplored part of the Star Wars universe. Key figures from Lucasfilm, including Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, announced the project during Star Wars Celebration in Japan, emphasizing collaboration and creativity. Production begins this fall, with Levy and Gosling expressing excitement about the project and its potential appeal to fans.

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