WGA Writers Strike held off development for Shawn Levy’s Star Wars movie, Star Wars: Starfighter will be up and running in the fall. One of the best pieces of news for the upcoming Star Wars movie is that Ryan Gosling is lined up to star in it.

Lucasfilm announced a new "Star Wars" film starring Ryan Gosling during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in Japan this week titled "Star Wars: Starfighter," and is expected to be released in 2027. Gosling's involvement in a "Star Wars" film had been rumored for a few months and was confirmed by the actor - who made a surprise appearance - along with Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni.

Lucasfilm shocked audiences with the announcement of Star Wars: Starfighter at Star Wars Celebration 2025, but what exactly is this new movie? Of all the reveals at Star Wars Celebration 2025, Starfighter was one of the most shocking.