The Mandalorian film sparks focus on Shawn Levy's Star Wars project
The announcement of The Mandalorian & Grogu has renewed interest in a separate Star Wars project from director Shawn Levy. The film is reportedly titled Star Wars: Starfighter and linked to Ryan Gosling.
The reported Starfighter film
The recent announcement of The Mandalorian & Grogu feature film has renewed speculation around a separate theatrical Star Wars project reportedly in development from director Shawn Levy and actor Ryan Gosling. This project, which reports have titled Star Wars: Starfighter, has been a subject of industry discussion but has not been officially confirmed by Lucasfilm.
The report linking Gosling to the project comes amid a broader expansion of the cinematic universe that began with the original Star Wars in 1977. While Lucasfilm has prioritized streaming series like The Mandalorian, which debuted on Disney+ in 2019, the studio is confirmed to be developing multiple theatrical releases. Interest in a potential Starfighter story suggests a desire for narratives outside the main Skywalker lineage, focusing instead on other corners of the galaxy.
Current development status
Details on the film's plot and production timeline remain unconfirmed, as Lucasfilm has yet to formally announce the project. The title Star Wars: Starfighter has been circulated in online reports, but it is not official. The connection to Levy and Gosling has been noted in multiple outlets, but neither the studio nor the creatives have issued statements regarding their attachment or the film's status.
The timing of this renewed attention is significant. With Jon Favreau directing The Mandalorian & Grogu, Levy's potential film would represent another major director-led feature intended to bring audiences back to theaters for the Star Wars brand. It positions Lucasfilm with a possible slate of distinct, filmmaker-driven stories, a strategy aimed at diversifying its theatrical offerings away from a singular saga.
