I Think Star Wars: Starfighter’s Jedi Rumors Are What’s Best for the Franchise

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The upcoming *Star Wars: Starfighter* is generating a lot of buzz, and for good reason – it stars acclaimed actors Ryan Gosling and Amy Adams. Director Shawn Levy successfully bringing such talented performers on board suggests the film could be excellent. While Lucasfilm hasn’t revealed much about the story yet, they have confirmed that *Starfighter* takes place a few years after *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*, showing us what the galaxy looks like after the First Order’s defeat. Exciting rumors about the movie are already circulating among fans.

Like any rumor, it’s best to be skeptical, but the latest buzz suggests the upcoming *Star Wars: Starfighter* will heavily feature Jedi and might connect to the sequel trilogy. Some fans might find this disappointing. The movie had the chance to be a fresh, independent story, showcasing the endless possibilities of the *Star Wars* universe. Instead, it could become linked to existing storylines and the overall *Star Wars* mythos, potentially making the galaxy feel less expansive. However, I believe this connection could actually be a good thing for the franchise right now.

What Are Star Wars: Starfighter‘s Jedi Rumors?

Recent online rumors suggest the new *Star Wars* movie will center around a Force-sensitive child, played by Flynn Gray, who is the nephew of Ryan Gosling’s character. The story reportedly involves Gosling helping to protect the boy, with Amy Adams playing his mother. Some believe Adams’ character has a Jedi background, possibly as a survivor of Order 66 or someone connected to Luke Skywalker’s destroyed temple.

Okay, so from what I’m hearing, Ryan Gosling’s character is going to be tasked with protecting his nephew and getting him to safety. It sounds like this new movie, *Starfighter*, is going to be part of a trend in Star Wars where an adult protects a really powerful kid with the Force! There’s a lot of buzz about *where* he’s taking the nephew, and people are speculating. Apparently, this film is planned as the first in a whole new trilogy, and they’ve hinted at a big cameo to set things up for the next movies. We don’t know much for sure, but the most popular rumor is that Gosling is bringing his nephew to Rey, who is supposedly starting her own Jedi training school. It all sounds really exciting!

Why Star Wars Needs Starfighter‘s Rumored Jedi Connections

As a big Star Wars fan, I’m noticing a big change in what Lucasfilm is planning. For years, they’ve been focused on making shows for Disney+, but it looks like they’re going back to prioritizing movies in theaters. We’re getting a *Mandalorian & Grogu* movie in May 2026, and then *Starfighter* in 2027 – it feels like the start of a new wave of Star Wars films! Honestly, the future of Star Wars on TV is a little unclear right now. Season 2 of *Ahsoka* is coming, but after that, there’s nothing else announced. I even heard Disney told Tony Gilroy, the creator of *Andor*, that streaming isn’t working for them anymore, so maybe they’re rethinking Disney+ as the best place for new Star Wars stories.

For Lucasfilm to consistently release successful films again, *Star Wars: Starfighter* really needs to perform well. Its success will give the studio the confidence to develop other movie ideas. While *The Mandalorian & Grogu* seems like a relatively safe bet because of the popular TV show, *Starfighter* is more of a gamble with its entirely new characters. The best way to ensure *Starfighter* makes a strong impact is to connect its story to established *Star Wars* history and previous films.

If *Starfighter* were the start of a new trilogy that brings Rey back to protect a new generation of Force-sensitive individuals from a major danger, it would feel like a much bigger movie event. Dedicated *Star Wars* fans will likely go to see it opening weekend no matter what the story is, but connecting it closely to the previous sequels would give a wider audience a reason to be interested. It would be easier to market the film as a continuation of the larger *Star Wars* saga, rather than a standalone story with few connections to what came before. As the first major test for Lucasfilm after the pause in films following *Rise of Skywalker*, it’s crucial that *Starfighter* feels like a significant event. Although the last trilogy had its critics, each film earned over $1 billion globally, proving there’s still interest in continuing the story.

Lucasfilm learned a lesson from the disappointing performance of *Solo: A Star Wars Story*, which is the only *Star Wars* film to be a box office failure, earning just $392.9 million globally. While *Solo* was an enjoyable movie and generally well-received, many viewers considered it an unnecessary addition to the *Star Wars* story – a prequel that didn’t really add anything new, even though it focused on a beloved character. *Rogue One: A Star Wars Story*, however, was a success, earning $1 billion worldwide because it felt directly connected to *A New Hope*. This connection made audiences invested in the new characters. Therefore, it would be beneficial for the upcoming *Starfighter* film to establish strong ties to previous *Star Wars* movies and highlight those connections in its marketing.

Could Star Wars: Starfighter Save the Rey Movie?

There’s been talk that Rey might make a brief appearance in *Star Wars: Starfighter*, which connects to Lucasfilm’s long-planned Rey spinoff movie. Currently called *Star Wars: New Jedi Order*, the film would take place about 15 years after *The Rise of Skywalker* and show Rey beginning to build a new Jedi Temple. While the idea is exciting, Lucasfilm has faced difficulties getting the project started. The movie has gone through several writers and doesn’t have a confirmed release date yet.

There are currently some issues with the development of *New Jedi Order*, but the upcoming series *Starfighter* might be able to help get things moving again. As the first *Star Wars* story set after *Rise of Skywalker*, *Starfighter* will need to explain what the galaxy is like now that the First Order has been defeated. Plus, if the villains in *Starfighter* are after people strong with the Force, that could naturally lead to Rey getting involved. *Starfighter* could essentially set the stage for *New Jedi Order* by having Rey step in to protect a character named Gray while dealing with these ongoing threats, creating a smooth narrative connection between the two projects.

This approach allows Star Wars to have the best of both worlds. It’s easier to attract popular actors like Gosling and Adams to standalone films, and those characters don’t *have* to be part of the main storyline, *New Jedi Order*. A film like *Starfighter* could work perfectly as a single story focused on the relationship between Gosling’s character and his nephew, with the possibility of sequels if audiences enjoy it. However, including Rey would connect *Starfighter* to the broader Star Wars universe and give it more significance within the overall franchise.

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2025-10-08 20:49