An internal report indicates that Disney has more confidence in Star Wars: Starfighter than in The Mandalorian and Grogu. Jon Favreau's film, whose first trailer received negative reception, is seen as an uncertainty. In contrast, Shawn Levy's independent adventure, starring Ryan Gosling, is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker and is perceived as a fresher proposal for fans.
The Technical Challenge of Building a New Era Without Relying on the Volume 🛠️
While The Mandalorian and Grogu will likely continue using the virtual background StageCraft technology, Starfighter could represent a change. Being an independent and new story, its technical development is not tied to established visual assets. This gives freedom to VFX and production design teams to create environments from scratch, possibly combining practical sets with CGI, which can result in a distinct visual identity.
The Force is Strong with the Release Schedule... and the Confusion 🤔
The strategy is clear: release the green baby's movie in May and, just one week later, announce that the one that really matters arrives in 2027. This keeps the fanbase in a constant state of waiting, discussion, and subscription renewal to Disney+. It's a master move so that, instead of getting angry about a trailer, everyone looks with hope to a distant future. May the patience be with them.