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Thomas Newman to Compose Original Score for Star Wars: Starfighter

11/27/2025

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Thomas Newman has been confirmed as the composer for Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy.
This marks Newman’s first involvement in the Star Wars franchise.
Levy stated the score will not remix John Williams' iconic themes but will create a new musical identity while honoring the saga.
Star Wars: Starfighter is set to release on May 28, 2027, and will be a standalone story with no connections to previous films.

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Released on May 25, 1977, the original Star Wars film, later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope, transformed cinema by establishing science fiction as a blockbuster genre. Its groundbreaking visual effects and John Williams' iconic score garnered critical acclaim, leading to a multimedia franchise valued at over $70 billion by 2020, ensuring its lasting impact on popular culture and film.

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Story summary

Thomas Newman has been confirmed as the composer for Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy.
This marks Newman’s first involvement in the Star Wars franchise.
Levy stated the score will not remix John Williams' iconic themes but will create a new musical identity while honoring the saga.
Star Wars: Starfighter is set to release on May 28, 2027, and will be a standalone story with no connections to previous films.

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