Lucasfilm has removed fan-captured teaser footage of the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter from the internet. The trailer debuted during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, where Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy presented the first look at the production. While attendees at the Honda Center were initially permitted to record segments of the event, the studio began purging these uploads from social platforms shortly after the weekend concluded.
The leaked footage showed Gosling as Kade Auberon, a pilot interacting with a young co-star named Flynn Gray. The clip highlighted a decommissioned G17 Imperial Reaper, which the character describes as the fastest starfighter ever constructed. Despite the initial availability of this content, the studio is now strictly controlling the distribution of its promotional assets to ensure an official, high-resolution release occurs at a later date.
Director Shawn Levy confirmed that the film is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027. This date holds significance as it aligns with the 50th anniversary of the original film launch in the franchise. The cast includes performers such as Amy Adams, Matt Smith, and Mia Goth. According to Gosling, the story centers on his character as a person from the edge of the galaxy caught in a conflict tied to this unique ship.
Lucasfilm maintains a history of restricting access to unfinished or unofficial marketing materials for its projects. This approach ensures that the eventual public release of the teaser trailer meets internal quality standards. Fans should expect an official announcement from the studio when the marketing campaign for the project begins in earnest.