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New Standalone Star Wars Film Set for May 2027

11/22/2025

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Star Wars: Starfighter will release in May 2027 to mark the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
Shawn Levy, the director, directs a standalone Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling, the actor, set five years after The Rise of Skywalker.
The film will have no direct ties to prior stories, though hints suggest connections to the broader Star Wars universe.
Levy emphasizes creative freedom from Lucasfilm to craft a narrative without legacy characters.

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Story summary

Star Wars: Starfighter will release in May 2027 to mark the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
Shawn Levy, the director, directs a standalone Star Wars film starring Ryan Gosling, the actor, set five years after The Rise of Skywalker.
The film will have no direct ties to prior stories, though hints suggest connections to the broader Star Wars universe.
Levy emphasizes creative freedom from Lucasfilm to craft a narrative without legacy characters.