Ryan Gosling boards the Star Wars Galaxy as lead in Starfighter

In news that broke the internet faster than a lightsaber through butter, Star Wars: Starfighter has been officially announced and yes—Ryan Gosling is piloting this mission. Lucasfilm confirmed the mega casting at its Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, revealing that Gosling will headline this fresh standalone adventure, with Deadpool & Wolverine mastermind Shawn Levy in the director’s chair.

Ryan Gosling-starrer Star Wars: Starfighter

Scheduled to light up theatres on May 28, 2027, Starfighter picks up five years after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, steering away from the Skywalker legacy and launching brand new characters into hyperspace. Think drama, rebellion, maybe some space flirting, and a whole lot of attitude.

Ryan Gosling-starrer Star Wars: Starfighter | Credit: X

Scripted by Jonathan Tropper—the man behind The Adam Project and Your Friends & Neighbours—this cosmic escapade is bound to bring that emotional punch and cheeky swagger. And if Gosling’s track record of turning niche IPs (Barbie, Blade Runner 2049) into cultural moments means anything, Starfighter is about to go full hyperdrive.

At the Tokyo event, Gosling stepped out with a cap that read, “Never tell me the odds”—because of course he did. According to fans in the room, Gosling expressed how blown away he felt by the passion and imagination of the fanbase, saying it reminded him how powerful films can be—especially ones that mean so much to people. He described the audience as “the force itself” and cheekily added, “May the fans be with us.” King behaviour, honestly.

Ryan Gosling boards the Star Wars Galaxy as lead in Starfighter

Director Shawn Levy shared that he and Gosling have spent their lives as Star Wars fans themselves and promised they would treat the galaxy with the same love the fans have always given it. That is either the most comforting thing ever—or a clever Jedi mind trick.

With The Mandalorian & Grogu dropping in 2026, Starfighter will follow a year later to carry the franchise into uncharted territory. New faces, new stories, and the same old lightsaber drama—plus Gosling in space. Let that sink in.

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