Lucasfilm has announced a thrilling new entry into the Star Wars galaxy. This announcement was made at the same time as the Star Wars Celebration 2025 event in Tokyo, Japan. The film titled “Star Wars: Starfighter” will be directed by Shawn Levy and features Ryan Gosling in a leading role. This announcement marks a significant expansion of the franchise, promising fans a chance to experience the beloved universe on the big screen.
Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm’s President, announced the news at a panel session occurring on the event’s first day. She stressed that there were amazing opportunities to build new stories through the lens of new characters and concepts among the existing lore. “Moving into the future, past episode nine [of the movies], it’s just opening up a whole new world, and Shawn’s coming into this,” said Kennedy.
“Star Wars: Starfighter” will not only introduce familiar characters but new ones, ensuring a captivating experience for all viewers. Kennedy noted, “What [director Jon Favreau] has done with this movie is, even if you haven’t seen the series, you’re going to have a great time with this movie, because he’s introducing the characters we know, but he’s introducing new characters.”
The film would pick up the story from Disney+’s acclaimed series “The Mandalorian.” This series which has just completed its third, highly successful season to much acclaim. This represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for passionate fans of the game. They can interact with the plots and personalities they love in a feature movie style. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” will receive a big-screen adaptation, further expanding their narrative journey beyond the small screen.
Kennedy expressed her excitement regarding the upcoming projects, saying, “I have to tell you guys, it is fantastic.” She said that excitement of knowing what will happen next that builds up around a show before it airs, particularly for fans of “Rogue One.”
The announcement of “Star Wars: Starfighter” comes as Lucasfilm continues to develop its cinematic universe, allowing fans to explore new stories while remaining connected to existing narratives. Kennedy’s comments served to underscore just how rich and varied these new storylines and characters could be.
