First Look at Star Wars: Starfighter Drops at D23 With Ryan Gosling in the Cockpit
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Lucasfilm debuted the first trailer for Star Wars: Starfighter at D23, showcasing a standalone story starring Ryan Gosling set in an unexplored era of the galaxy.
Lucasfilm just gave us our first real look at Star Wars: Starfighter during the D23 fan event, revealing a standalone story that aims to carve out a fresh corner of the galaxy. According to IGN South Africa, the debut trailer introduces Ryan Gosling as a pilot named Kade Auberon. The footage kicks off with a grounded moment in a garage where a child plays with Kade's decommissioned starfighter, followed by dialogue hinting at why the ship was mothballed.
Naturally, things quickly escalate into high speed dogfights across otherworldly landscapes with classic droid assistance, keeping the interstellar action front and center. Director Shawn Levy took the stage alongside Gosling to show off the project, even gifting the actor a custom jacket featuring his character logo. Levy has been vocal about keeping this film completely separate from the Skywalker saga, describing it as a brand new adventure set in an unexplored timeline without legacy characters like Rey popping up for surprise cameos.
The stacked cast also features Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Flynn Gray, with a scheduled release date of May 28, 2027. For players and moviegoers alike, a completely standalone story in this universe is an intriguing pivot, especially given ongoing conversations about how the franchise connects with younger audiences across cross-platform media. You can read the original reporting over at IGN South Africa.
Tags: Star Wars, Movies, Sci-Fi, Disney, Entertainment
Original article: IGN South Africa