Upcoming Star Wars Movie Gets One of the Best Updates Yet With Comparisons to $1.5Bn Action Masterpiece

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After a long wait for new Star Wars films, The Mandalorian & Grogu will return to theaters next summer. However, Star Wars: Starfighter might be the most exciting project on the horizon. Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling and Amy Adams, the film tells a brand new story. As Lucasfilm develops a new approach to Star Wars movies, Starfighter is crucial to their future plans. Levy is committed to making the film stand out, and is working with a talented cinematographer to create innovative action sequences.

In an interview with Collider, director Shawn Levy highlighted the talent of Claudio Miranda, the cinematographer behind Star Wars: Starfighter. Miranda previously worked with Joseph Kosinski on successful films like Top Gun: Maverick and F1. Levy explained that Miranda is known for creating unique camera setups and experimenting with lenses and formats. He believes this innovative approach was a major asset to Starfighter, which aimed to be visually groundbreaking and deliver an immersive, energetic experience. Levy noted that Miranda demonstrated his ability to put audiences inside the action – not just watching it – in both Top Gun: Maverick and F1, making viewers feel like they were in the cockpit or driver’s seat. He wanted that unique skill for Starfighter.

What Shawn Levy’s Comments Mean for Star Wars: Starfighter

Thrilling action sequences have been a key part of the Star Wars franchise since the original Death Star attack in A New Hope, and the upcoming Starfighter looks set to take that to the next level. Recent films like Top Gun: Maverick and F1 were praised for their incredibly immersive action, achieved by filming as much as possible with practical effects. Director Levy is already shooting Starfighter on location, and bringing on Miranda seems to be a continuation of his plan to create a truly spectacular and realistic experience.

Details about the plot of Starfighter are currently secret, but the title suggests we’ll likely see some exciting space battles. Many are hoping for a Star Wars dogfight similar to Top Gun: Maverick, which would be a fresh take on a classic franchise element. Director Sharad Miranda wants to avoid simply recreating the old look and instead deliver a thrilling experience for modern audiences, much like the original trench run. He could also draw on his experience with F1 to create a fast-paced speeder chase.

Given Dave Filoni’s previous work, the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter is expected to have stunning visuals best experienced on a large screen, which is good news. Some viewers felt the trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu didn’t have the same grand, cinematic feel as other Star Wars movies, and resembled a longer episode of the series instead of a major blockbuster. While The Mandalorian & Grogu will still deliver exciting action, Starfighter seems poised to raise the bar visually. Unfortunately, we won’t see any footage of Starfighter for a while – the movie isn’t scheduled for release until 2027 – but when the first trailer drops, everyone will be closely watching how it looks.

After almost 50 years, Star Wars needs to keep changing to stay at the top of the film industry. The new project, Starfighter, aims to do just that – not only by telling fresh stories, but also by experimenting with filmmaking techniques. George Lucas originally used Star Wars to pioneer new technologies and innovative methods that are still used today, and the next generation of Star Wars directors should continue that tradition.

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2025-11-11 18:10