Star Wars: Starfighter: confirmed cast, story and release

Star Wars: Starfighter is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, with Ryan Gosling playing Kade Auberon and Shawn Levy directing. The official synopsis introduces the protagonist as a cynical rogue who must confront a mysterious past before being hurled into a dangerous adventure across the galaxy. The film is set approximately five years after the events of *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker*.

Those are the elements actually confirmed by the official pages available. Although searches for the title may mention an “official trailer,” the sources reviewed here provide neither a description of that video nor a list of its scenes. It is therefore not possible to attribute details about planets, antagonists, alliances or specific conflicts to the trailer without relying on unverified interpretation.

What the official presentation reveals

The film page on StarWars.com summarizes the story without explaining what happened in Kade Auberon’s past or why it has returned to confront him. Its wording establishes three points: Kade is a new character, his past provides the story’s impetus, and his journey puts him on a collision course with destiny.

The description withholds nearly all other narrative context. It does not identify where the adventure begins, who travels with Kade or what force opposes him. Nor does it clarify whether “Starfighter” names a spacecraft, a role or another story element. Those gaps matter because they mark the boundary between promotional information and speculation.

Kade Auberon and the timeline

When the project was announced in April 2025, the StarWars.com news article said Gosling would play a brand-new character and placed the story roughly five years after *The Rise of Skywalker*. The current film page adds the name Kade Auberon, providing an identity absent from that initial announcement.

The time setting connects the movie to the period after Episode IX, but it does not confirm the return of any sequel-trilogy characters. By itself, it also establishes no appearance by the Jedi, Sith, First Order or Resistance. Until an official source directly associates those groups with the story, the timeline should be treated as context rather than evidence that they feature in the film.

Who is in the cast

Alongside Ryan Gosling, the announced cast includes Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, Flynn Gray and Amy Adams. The list appears on both StarWars.com and the Disney Movies page for *Star Wars: Starfighter*.

The supplied pages do not disclose the names or characteristics of the seven actors’ roles. Any attempt to identify them as villains, allies, members of Kade’s family or established franchise figures therefore remains unconfirmed by these sources. Ryan Gosling as Kade Auberon is the only official actor-character pairing they provide.

Director, writer and production team

Shawn Levy directs the film and produces it with Kathleen Kennedy. Jonathan Tropper wrote the screenplay. Ryan Gosling, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Dave Filoni and Dan Levine are listed as executive producers.

Those credits help distinguish confirmed responsibilities from expectations based on each participant’s career. The official pages do not define the film’s tone, visual influences or balance of adventure, drama and humor. The team’s previous work is consequently not enough to determine how *Starfighter* will be presented.

Release and rating

StarWars.com and Disney Movies give the release date as May 28, 2027. Disney also lists the film as “Not Yet Rated,” meaning a rating had not been assigned in that market when the page was published.

The sources provide no showtimes, ticket-sale dates, prices or future streaming availability for Brazil, the United States, Spain or France. Such information varies by territory and may change. The safest option for later details is to check the film’s official pages closer to its release.

What remains unknown

At this stage, the official material supports statements about the lead, broad premise, place in the timeline, announced cast and principal creative team, and planned release date. It does not support a shot-by-shot trailer analysis or disclose most cast members’ roles.

When following future promotional material, it is worth separating what appears on screen from narrative conclusions. A visible ship does not confirm its name or pilot; a costume does not determine a faction; and an actor’s presence does not reveal the character’s identity. That cautious approach keeps this guide aligned with what Lucasfilm and Disney have actually published.