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Star Wars: Starfighter to Feature Human Leads Amid Criticism

10/14/2025

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Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter will release in 2027 for the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
The film continues the trend of human protagonists, with Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray.
Critics argue an alien protagonist could deepen the universe and relatability, citing Ahsoka Tano.
There are concerns about performance and production costs.
Critics say including non-human characters could reflect the galaxy’s diversity since the fall of the First Order.

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Story summary

Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter will release in 2027 for the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
The film continues the trend of human protagonists, with Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray.
Critics argue an alien protagonist could deepen the universe and relatability, citing Ahsoka Tano.
There are concerns about performance and production costs.
Critics say including non-human characters could reflect the galaxy’s diversity since the fall of the First Order.