Director Shawn Levy has confirmed that his new film, "Star Wars: Starfighter", will be an original adventure with new characters and its own timeline, retaining only the spirit and themes of the classic saga.
In an interview with Collider, Levy noted that the project is conceived as a "fresh and standalone story" without direct connection to previous films in the franchise.
"First of all, it's different in that it's a completely new adventure - not a sequel and not a prequel. New characters, new chronology. It inherits classic themes, but at the same time tries to give Star Wars fans and just viewers something fresh. With an atmosphere of sincere adventure, with moments of real fun - something that, frankly, revolutionarily distinguished “A New Hope”".
According to Levy, Lucasfilm supported the idea of an independent approach, not limiting the author to the framework of the canon and not trying to integrate the plot into existing lines. "There is only love for what was created before", - added the director.
In addition to Ryan Gosling, the film stars Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Amy Adams, and other actors.
The film will premiere in theaters on May 28, 2027.