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Star Wars Celebration 2025: New Movie Announcements
Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan has commenced, revealing initial details about The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, slated for theatrical release on May 22, 2026.
Ryan Gosling to Star in Star Wars: Starfighter
Adding to the excitement, Shawn Levy, the acclaimed director behind Deadpool and Wolverine, has announced another upcoming Star Wars film. Celebrated actor Ryan Gosling is confirmed to star in Star Wars: Starfighter, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on May 28, 2027. This release date is strategically positioned to coincide with the 50th anniversary week of the original Star Wars: A New Hope, released in 1977.
Starfighter Story Details and Sequel Connections
Star Wars: Starfighter is conceived as a standalone cinematic adventure unfolding five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. The narrative is anticipated to incorporate familiar characters from the sequel trilogy, forging connections within the expansive Star Wars universe.
Multiple Star Wars Projects in Development
Beyond these significant announcements, Lucasfilm has indicated that at least six more Star Wars movies are presently in various stages of production and development.
Confirmed and Rumored Star Wars Films
- Simon Kinberg of X-Men franchise fame is reportedly developing a new Star Wars trilogy.
- James Mangold’s ambitious prequel film, set an impressive 25,000 years before the events of A New Hope, remains an active project.
- Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Rey movie, situated 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker, has brought George Nolfi on board to pen the screenplay.
- Taiki Waititi is diligently working on the script for his mysterious Star Wars cinematic endeavor.