Mia Goth Joins Ryan Gosling in Star Wars: Starfighter Villain Role

Mia Goth joins Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Star Wars film, Starfighter, where she will portray a villain against Gosling's character who must protect his young nephew. The film is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker and will begin production in England this fall, targeting a release date of May 28, 2027. Director Shawn Levy emphasizes that Starfighter is a standalone film, exploring uncharted territory within the Star Wars timeline, rather than serving as a prequel or sequel.

This film will be the next installment in the Star Wars franchise, following the 2026 release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, but it does not draw from the earlier video game series of the same name. The original Star Wars: Starfighter was released in 2001, followed by Jedi Starfighter in 2002, but the new film is expected to have an independent storyline.

The release date for Star Wars: Starfighter is set for May 28, 2027.

Star Wars: Starfighter is set in a decade where the Star Wars universe is continuously expanding, with new stories and characters taking the center stage. The franchise has a long history of cinematic storytelling alongside various video games, making it a culturally rich and diverse universe for fans. This upcoming film aims to add a fresh perspective with new adventures separate from existing narratives.