Tokyo, Japan – The upcoming Star Wars project featuring actor Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy now has a title and release date. Star Wars: Starfighter is set to hit theaters on May 28, 2027, following closely behind another Disney mega-title, Avengers: Secret Wars, which premieres on May 7, 2027.

The announcement was made during a packed panel at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan. The event, which celebrates all things related to the Star Wars universe, unveiled the title of the new film. Fans are speculating if the title has any ties to the 2001 computer game of the same name.

During the event, Ryan Gosling expressed excitement about the project, praising the script for its compelling story and original characters. He also shared a humorous moment involving his childhood Star Wars bedsheets, sent in by his mother, which showcased his long-standing connection to the franchise.

Director Shawn Levy has been working on the Star Wars feature since 2022, with the script penned by Jonathan Tropper. While details about the plot remain under wraps, casting rumors have been circulating in Hollywood, hinting at a search for young actors to fill key roles.

Star Wars: Starfighter is positioned as a standalone movie, separate from the iconic Skywalker Saga. The events in the film will unfold approximately five years after the conclusion of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Levy emphasized that the movie will embark on a new adventure in unexplored territory within the Star Wars lore.

With production scheduled to commence in the fall, the Levy-Gosling collaboration has generated significant buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. As the second feature film to follow The Rise of Skywalker, expectations are high for Star Wars: Starfighter to deliver a fresh and engaging cinematic experience to audiences worldwide.

In a post-Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker era, the franchise is branching out with projects like The Mandalorian and Grogu, a movie spinoff based on the popular Disney+ series. As the Star Wars universe continues to expand, fans can look forward to a diverse array of storytelling and adventures set in a galaxy far, far away.