Jedi Padawan sets to return in upcoming ‘Star Wars’ movie

Star Wars has announced a new film Starfighter and the production is expected to start in fall 2025.

As reported by TheDirect, the upcoming movie will feature Ryan Gosling as Jedi Knight training his 15-year-old nephew as his Padawan.

The story follows the duo on a dangerous mission pursued relentlessly by a pair of villains while navigating complicated family dynamics involving the Padawan’s mother and another prominent female character.

Earlier, the director of the film, Shawn Levy stated: “This is a standalone. It’s not a prequel, not a sequel. It’s a new adventure. It’s set in a period of time that we haven’t seen explored yet.”

While it remains a standalone film, Starfighter may include appearances from sequel-era characters, linking the narrative to the broader Star Wars timeline.

The film is written by acclaimed writer Jonathan Tropper who previously penned films like The Adam Project and Kodachrome.

When will be Star Wars: Starfighter released?

The Star Wars: Starfighter is set to be released on May 28, 2027. 

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