The galaxy is expanding once again. Star Wars: Starfighter , the latest film in the iconic franchise, is officially in the works with Ryan Gosling set to lead and Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy at the helm.

The news was confirmed at Star Wars Celebration 2025, a three-day fan event taking place just outside Tokyo, Japan, and running through April 20. Levy took the stage to announce the Lucasfilm production, marking a major new chapter for the saga.

With production slated to begin in fall 2025 and a theatrical release already scheduled, here’s everything we know so far about Star Wars: Starfighter .

What Is Star Wars: Starfighter About?

Star Wars: Starfighter is a standalone film set approximately five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise

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