Star Wars: Starfighter production costs reach $226.5 million

Production costs for the upcoming Lucasfilm film “Star Wars: Starfighter,” directed by Shawn Levy, have reached $226.5 million through early 2026. According to tax filings reported by Forbes, the project was filmed primarily at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom, with additional location shooting in Sardinia.

A $51.5 million U.K. tax credit reduces the current net cost to approximately $175 million. However, this figure does not account for upcoming expenditures related to visual effects, post-production, and distribution. At this stage of production, the film's costs exceed those of “The Force Awakens” and are comparable to “The Last Jedi.”

Set five years after the events of “The Rise of Skywalker,” the film stars Ryan Gosling as pilot Kade Auberon, alongside Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Amy Adams, and Eva Mendes. The movie is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027.