Forget 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' —I'm more excited for this Star Wars movie
The anticipation for the upcoming Star Wars movie 'Starfighter' starring Ryan Gosling is building, overshadowing the recent release of 'The Mandalorian and Grogu.' While the latter has brought the franchise back to theaters after a seven-year hiatus, the excitement for a new story is palpable. The author expresses a preference for original narratives over adaptations of existing television series.
- ▪'Starfighter' is set to release in May 2027 and is highly anticipated by fans.
- ▪'The Mandalorian and Grogu' opened in theaters on May 22, marking the return of Star Wars to the big screen.
- ▪The author feels that the recent Star Wars adaptations have not lived up to the franchise's potential and prefers new stories.
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Entertainment Movies Forget 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' — I'm more excited for this Star Wars movie Opinion By Dan Girolamo published 24 May 2026 Prepare for Ryan Gosling's 'Starfighter' in the galaxy far, far away. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Seven years. That’s how long it’s been since Star Wars last released a movie in theaters. Seven long years since 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker,” and I still don’t know how to erase that misfire from my brain.
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