New Star Wars Trilogy: Jon Watts to Direct Episode 10
"Star Wars: Starfighter", starring Ryan Gosling, premieres on May 28, 2027
The next major chapter in the "Star Wars" universe continues to take shape. According to a report by Knight Edge Media, "Spider-Man" director Jon Watts is set to direct "Episode 10", the first film in a new Skywalker trilogy. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline have confirmed this news. Watts is already very familiar with blockbuster franchises; among other projects, he directed the "Spider-Man" films starring Tom Holland. In the "Star Wars" universe, however, he worked on the Disney+ series "Skeleton Crew".
Simon Kinberg, who previously wrote the screenplays for "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and "Sherlock Holmes" starring Robert Downey Jr., will serve as the screenwriter for the new "Star Wars" trilogy. No specific details about the plot of "Episode 10" have been released yet. According to early speculation, Rey (Daisy Ridley) is set to return, now serving as a Jedi Master following the events of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker". Originally, a standalone film titled "Star Wars: New Jedi Order" was planned for the actress. This project was in development for quite some time but has since apparently been put on hold in favor of the new trilogy.
It remains to be seen whether other well-known characters from the sequel trilogy will return alongside Daisy Ridley. In particular, a comeback for John Boyega as Finn and Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron is still up in the air. However, Disney is reportedly currently on the hunt for new, relatively unknown lead actors. It's therefore possible that Rey will play more of a supporting role. According to Caleb Williams of Knight Edge Media, filming is set to begin as early as next year.
"Star Wars 10" isn't official yet, though. According to consistent reports, Disney is holding off on confirmation. Either way, fans are sure to get their money's worth in the coming years. "Star Wars: Starfighter", starring Ryan Gosling, hits theaters on May 28, 2027. We can also look forward to the second season of "Ahsoka" next year.
Here's what we know about Star Wars: Starfighter
First, let's talk about where the movie fits in the timeline: "Starfighter" takes place five years after Episode 9, making it the furthest point in the Star Wars timeline ever explored on the big screen. However, director Shawn Levy has made it clear that this is not a continuation of the Skywalker saga, but a completely standalone adventure. And that's exactly where the latest leak from insider MakingStarWars comes in, revealing some more details about the story.
The Story and the Leak
We already knew that Hollywood A-lister Ryan Gosling would be taking on the lead role. But now we apparently have a name as well: he's said to be playing a character named "Cade", who is reportedly very similar to Han Solo in terms of personality. His mission? To protect a young boy named "Rone" or "Ronin" against evil pursuers and escort him to a refuge for Jedi. The boy is played by up-and-coming actor Flynn Gray. According to the leak, their destination is a kind of Jedi academy on the planet Adaria. This new world is described as lush and green, with visuals heavily inspired by East Asia.
The Cast: Heroes, Villains, and a Comeback
Besides Gosling and Gray, "Starfighter" brings together an impressive cast. Amy Adams was officially confirmed several months ago and, according to the new information, she is said to play the boy's mother. The leak also confirms the rumors that Eva Mendes is part of the cast. She is said to be taking on the role of a glamorous cantina owner named "Belle", who is 650 years old. Mendes is married to Gosling in real life and had largely stepped away from acting for quite some time.
But what about the dark side of the Force? Leading the villains is British actor Matt Smith, who is joined by Mia Goth. The leak claims that she'll engage in a thrilling lightsaber duel on the planet Adaria with another character played by "Lanterns" star Aaron Pierre.
The Crew
The project is in the hands of a well-matched duo: Shawn Levy, known for movies like "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Free Guy", is sitting in the director's chair. The screenplay was written by Jonathan Tropper, who previously collaborated with Levy on "The Adam Project". Filming wrapped in England and the Mediterranean region in December 2025, with the project currently in post-production.
