Star Wars’ Most Exciting New Movie Gets the Update Fans Needed to Hear (Including What Characters Might Appear)

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Next summer, a new Star Wars movie will hit theaters for the first time in over six years. The film will continue the story of Din Djarin and Grogu, who first appeared in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. While specific details are still under wraps, the movie will include familiar characters from past Star Wars stories. However, like other recent entries in the franchise, this film builds upon storylines already established in other media.

While The Mandalorian and Grogu is still in development, Lucasfilm has announced Star Wars: Starfighter, scheduled for release in 2027 – coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the first Star Wars film. The movie will be directed by Shawn Levy, known for Deadpool & Wolverine, and will star Ryan Gosling as he joins the Star Wars universe. Recent announcements about the project have generated excitement among fans, suggesting a bright future for the Star Wars franchise, and Lucasfilm seems to be taking note.

Star Wars: Starfighter Is All New With No Mandate to Connect It to Other Movies

In an interview on the podcast The Business with Kim Masters, director Sharad Levy discussed his upcoming Star Wars film. He addressed how it aligns with the new direction Lucasfilm, led by Kathleen Kennedy, has taken since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came out. Levy confirmed that while there’s a lot of pressure to deliver a great movie, he wasn’t asked to include any particular characters or tie the film closely to existing Star Wars stories.

Director Shawn Levy shared that when Kathy Kennedy contacted him in August 2022 about directing a Star Wars film, he was given complete creative freedom. He asked whether the movie would be a prequel or sequel, but Kennedy responded that he could choose the story and writer, and simply bring his own style to an entirely original Star Wars film. Levy emphasized that he received consistent encouragement to create something new, with no restrictions or interference. The resulting project, Starfighter, features all-new characters and ideas developed with Jonathan Tropper, set in a previously unexplored era of the Star Wars universe, and won’t rely on existing characters.

Levy expressed optimism that the new film will capture the same adventurous spirit as the original Star Wars, but clarified it won’t be a direct sequel. He shared that Lucasfilm’s team has consistently emphasized the importance of creating something fresh. While he’s explored possibilities for connections to the broader Star Wars universe and potential character appearances, he’s been encouraged to prioritize originality and avoid relying too heavily on existing storylines.

Whenever I suggest using a character from a previous film, the response is always the same: ‘People are familiar with that character – let’s create something original!’ That kind of support has been really encouraging.

Star Wars fans will likely appreciate this news. While people love the overall Star Wars universe, the constant connections between characters and storylines have started to feel more limiting than helpful. This shift in preference is clear when looking at The Mandalorian. The first season, with its fresh characters and story, was a huge success and revitalized the franchise. However, later seasons, which brought in established characters like Boba Fett and Luke Skywalker, haven’t been as well-received, suggesting that focusing on new stories might be a better approach.

It remains to be seen just how independent Star Wars: Starfighter will be as a story. With over a year still left until its release and filming ongoing, early signs suggest it could be a welcome change of pace for the Star Wars franchise.

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2025-11-24 23:13