Ryan Gosling, a three-time Oscar nominee, has revealed that he made an exception to a franchise movie for Star Wars: Starfighter, a project that appealed to him. Gosling credits Shawn Levy's enthusiasm and vision for the project, stating it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The film, which is currently set in a "standalone" period that hasn't been explored yet in the Star Wars canon, is set five years after Star Wars Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker. It is unclear whether the film will include familiar faces from the franchise. The movie, Star Wars Starfighter is set to release on May 28, 2027.