Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, has reached a new milestone, approaching its May 28, 2027, premiere. Following the debuts of The Mandalorian and Grogu in May, the galaxy far, far away will return to screens next year with Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy of Deadpool and Wolverine fame. The latest production news should have fans excited for what's to come.
Matt Smith, star of Star Wars: Starfighter, confirmed that filming on the new Star Wars movie has wrapped. In an interview with TODAY, Smith didn't reveal anything about his character, but noted that the film «"shot". He even added that he might be able to watch it soon. «rough draft» film.
Q: "You're also, of course, starring in the new Star Wars film, Star Wars: Starfighter, with Ryan Gosling.".
Smith: "The great Ryan Gosling.".
Q: "You play the villain."«
Smith: "I... Well, maybe. Maybe. Am I really?"«
Q: "You?"«
Smith: "I don't know. Tell me yourself. Maybe."«
Q: "What can you tell about your character without having..."«
Smith: "I can't say much about the character, but I can say that I think the movie is going to be absolutely brilliant, brilliant, truly. I was so excited and thrilled to be a part of it. Mia Goth is a fantastic actress. Ryan is a great leader, and Shawn [Levy] is a truly world-class director. It was fantastic.".
Q: «So it’s all over?»
Smith: «It’s all done. It’s all finished. Yeah, it’s all shot. I might even go see it today. Can you believe it?… There’s a rough cut… I might watch it next time.».
In August 2025, it was announced that Smith would be joining the cast of Starfighter alongside other notable names like Aaron Pierre (Lanterns) and Amy Adams (Enchanted). While he couldn't reveal any details about who he was playing, he seemed generous in his praise for his castmates and director Shawn Levy, who will help explore a previously unseen corner of the Star Wars universe.
Why the Star Wars: Starfighter update is so exciting
The completion of Starfighter marks the film's entry into the next phase of production, an exciting development for the next Star Wars film. The team will have nearly a full year to complete post-production and special effects work, which should be more than enough time for the studio to deliver the highest quality product possible.
Now the big question for the future is what will happen in Starfighter and who will be played by the A-listers of the Star Wars universe. In May, Lucasfilm and Disney unveiled a new logo for the film, but the studios have yet to provide any specific plot details.
Fans are hoping to see at least a trailer for the film before the end of the year, possibly hitting theaters alongside Avengers: Judgment Day in December. However, until then, it remains unclear when Starfighter will emerge from the shadows with new information.
Fortunately, one fact is certain about this new film: it will be the first completely original Star Wars film released by Disney since acquiring Lucasfilm, not tied to the Skywalker saga or the Mando universe. This will help expand the universe and celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, shedding light on characters and storylines previously unexplored.