Oscar Isaac, known for his role as Poe Dameron, recently indicated he might return to the Star Wars universe in the new film Star Wars: Starfighter. When speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the Toronto International Film Festival, Isaac expressed enthusiasm about joining the movie alongside Ryan Gosling, who stars in the lead role.
Isaac was asked if he would be open to returning as pilot Poe Dameron and reunite with Gosling, recalling their collaboration in the 2011 film Drive. He responded with excitement, saying,
Star Wars, right! We’ll see, I mean yeah!
and
I’m ready for it. You let me know when,
—Oscar Isaac, Actor
Background and Context on Star Wars: Starfighter
Isaac last appeared in the Star Wars saga in 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which concluded the sequel trilogy with his character Poe Dameron. Given that Star Wars: Starfighter takes place shortly after the events of that film and centers on various pilots, Isaac’s return as Dameron could fit naturally within the story.
Details about Starfighter remain limited, but the cast includes notable names such as Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Flynn Gray, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams. The film is set approximately five years after The Rise of Skywalker and will explore a previously uncharted era in the franchise.
New Direction for the Star Wars Franchise
According to Levy, Star Wars: Starfighter is a standalone movie, designed to offer a new adventure rather than serving as a prequel or sequel. He described it as,
This is a standalone. It’s not a prequel, not a sequel. It’s a new adventure. It’s set in a period of time that we haven’t seen explored yet.
—Levy
The movie is scheduled to premiere in theaters across the United States on May 28, 2027. Prior to this, another Star Wars theatrical release, The Mandalorian and Grogu, will arrive about a year earlier, on May 22, 2026.
Significance and Anticipation for Fans
Oscar Isaac’s potential Star Wars return as Poe Dameron adds fresh excitement for fans eager to see familiar faces in new stories. The blend of established characters with new ones, guided by fresh narratives in unexplored timelines, suggests a promising direction for the franchise’s future. With major stars like Ryan Gosling at the forefront and a compelling timeline placement, Starfighter could become a significant chapter in Star Wars lore.
