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‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Footage: Ryan Gosling Races Through the Galaxy With Young Sidekick

D23 attendees witnessed the first public reveal of Star Wars: Starfighter, featuring Ryan Gosling as a character named Kade Auberon.

By · Published August 15, 2026 at 06:26 UTC · Updated August 15, 2026 at 08:24 UTC

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Quick answers

Who is the lead actor in Star Wars: Starfighter?

Ryan Gosling stars in the film as the character Kade Auberon.

Where was the footage debuted?

The first trailer and footage for the film were unveiled at the D23 event.

What is the premise of the film?

The film follows Kade Auberon, described as a guy from the wrong side of the galaxy, as he travels with a young sidekick.

The brief

Star Wars fans have received their first look at the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter, which centers on a character described as being from the wrong side of the galaxy. The debut footage, showcased at D23, features Ryan Gosling in the role of Kade Auberon, depicted racing through space alongside a younger sidekick.

The reveal serves as the official introduction of this new entry into the Star Wars universe. The initial trailer highlights the relationship between the lead character and his companion, grounding the film's narrative focus on their journey.

While the first look is now public, the current breadth of available information is limited to the footage and character details unveiled at the presentation. Whether this production will include additional cameos or specific connections to existing Star Wars lore is not yet addressed in the released material.

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