2027's Star Wars: Starfighter will replicate the franchise's original theme of father-son relationships in the chaotic sci-fi universe. The Mandalorian & Grogu may be next up for the theatrical Star Wars universe this May, but production has already wrapped on its next blockbuster, Starfighter, which hails from Deadpool & Wolverine filmmaker Shawn Levy and will bow in May 2027. This standalone tale will be led by Barbie star Ryan Gosling and newcomer Flynn Gray as they evade evil across the galaxy, while Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Aaron Pierre tag along in this post-The Rise of Skywalker tale.In an interview with The New York Times, Star Wars: Starfighter director Shawn Levy revealed that his May 2027 venture into the galaxy far, far away is built around a "father-son dynamic." Fans can only presume this parental-esque relationship will lie between Flynn Gray and Ryan Gosling's as-yet-unnamed leads.By placing a father-son theme at the heart of Starfighter, Levy revisits Star Wars' most prominent theme, which is felt across the Skywalker Saga in the originals, prequels, and sequels, with their shared focus on flawed or absent father figures. Read full article on The Direct.