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Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter Set for May 2027

11/10/2025

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Director Shawn Levy directs Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone film set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, releasing May 28, 2027.
The film features new characters and a unique timeline, aiming to honor legacy themes with a playful, adventurous tone reminiscent of A New Hope.
Filming is underway.
Lucasfilm has supported Levy's vision and granted him creative freedom.

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Story summary

Director Shawn Levy directs Star Wars: Starfighter, a standalone film set five years after The Rise of Skywalker, releasing May 28, 2027.
The film features new characters and a unique timeline, aiming to honor legacy themes with a playful, adventurous tone reminiscent of A New Hope.
Filming is underway.
Lucasfilm has supported Levy's vision and granted him creative freedom.