The drought of upcoming Star Wars movies is coming to an end soon. The Mandalorian and Grogu opens on the 2026 movies schedule in May, and the Ryan Gosling-led Star Wars: Starfighter will follow in May 2027. As great as it’s been to watch the various Star Wars TV shows with my Disney+ subscription in recent years, I’m thankful that the franchise is finally returning to its cinematic roots. That said, there are some insiders who already believe that Starfighter will be a bigger hit than The Mandalorian and Grogu.
According to unnamed sources who spoke with Variety, there’s a “sense” that Star Wars: Starfighter, which is directed by Deadpool & Wolverine’s Shawn Levy, will be a more satisfying viewing experience. These same sources are allegedly impressed by the early footage they’ve seen of Ryan Gosling’s performance and also suggested that Levy has “recaptured the franchise’s spirit of fun.” Furthermore, the article states that there’s concern that because The Mandalorian and Grogu is spinning out of a streaming-exclusive series, it might not have as much appeal to people who aren’t already fans of The Mandalorian.
