Disney has already spent $226.5 million on 'Star Wars: Starfighter' as of January 31, 2026, which will be the total budget for the production of the film by the end of January 2026. This is more than what 'The Force Awakens' and 'The Last Jedi' spent at the same stage of production. There's a lot going on to make the film at the scale Disney is putting the substantial budget together. The film is in production and they have a director and cast locked for the standalone film.
Production costs surpass The Force Awakens before post-production begins
It's a standalone film that takes place five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker'. It is being directed by Shawn Levy. The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Aaron Pierre.
The movie is a standalone that takes place five years after 'The Rise of Skywalker'. It will come out on May 28, 2027, which means they have plenty of time to get all of the post-production stuff done.
This isn't accounting for post-production costs. Obviously, the total budget will be more than $226.5 million. So far, they've made it through the budget hurdles of two other blockbusters at the same stage of the game.
The total budget will be more than the current $226.5 million (since that doesn't include post-production). Disney is in the process of making 'Star Wars: Starfighter' with a budget that has already reached $226.5 million as of January 31, 2026.
This update about the production is a stark reminder of the increasing costs of making a Star Wars film today. The film is being made by Disney with a release date set for May 28, 2027. It is being directed by Shawn Levy.
The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, and Aaron Pierre. The movie is set for release on May 28, 2027.
Source: IXBT
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