Ryan Gosling’s upcomingStar Warsmovie,Star Wars: Starfighter, could re-use one major detail fromThe Mandalorianfranchise. Announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025, Shawn Levy’sStar Warsmovie is a standalone set a few years afterStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Though details are sparse,we know thatStarfighterwill focus on entirely new characters, with Gosling believed to be taking on the role of a (possibly Force-sensitive) pilot.
Given the title’s connection to the nearly 25-year-oldStar Wars: Starfightergame, which followed a group of pilots dealing with the Trade Federation before the events ofStar Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,Starfighter’s links withThe Mandalorianfranchise, and its upcoming film,The Mandalorian and Grogu, may seem weak. There is, however, potential for one major piece ofMandalorianlore to make its way intoStar Wars: Starfighter.Ryan Gosling’s character will presumably need a starship, andStar Warsalready has the perfect option.
The Razor Crest’s Return Means We Might Not See The N-1 In The Mandalorian & Grogu
When Din Djarin’s iconic Razor Crest ship was destroyed inThe Mandalorianseason 2, Din andStar Warsfans were heartbroken. It was the perfect ship for a bounty hunter; spacious and kitted out with top-of-the-line offensive measures. Many, including myself, were surprised whenDin Djarin’s new ship was revealed as a Naboo N-1 Starfighter. The N-1 was sleek and incredibly fast, but was it truly suitable for Din’s needs?Grogu may have gotten a 180-degree view of the stars, butwhat about all of Din’s equipment? What if he ever wanted to return to bounty hunting?
The N-1 was sleek and incredibly fast, but was it truly suitable for Din’s needs?
Interestingly, however,the Razor Crestwill return inThe Mandalorian and Grogu.Footage released at Star Wars Celebration 2025and previously at D23 in 2024 includes the Razor Crest, and it’s unlikely they’d reveal it so prominently if it were barely relevant. Given whereThe Mandalorianseason 3 left off, with Din and Grogu becoming “bounty hunters” in the service of the New Republic, giving them back a Razor Crest is fitting. Presumably, they’ll be gone for long periods as they hunt the galaxy for signs of the Empire’s return. They’ll need all the space (and weaponry) they can get.
The Razor Crest has always been part ofThe Mandalorian’s iconography. If it does return as Din’s primary ship, as we believe it will,it’s unlikely we’ll see much, if anything at all, of Din’s modified N-1 Starfighter.That doesn’t mean we’ll never see that ship again, however. I think it would be perfect forStar Wars: Starfighter.
Star Wars: Starfighter Could Bring Back The Naboo Starfighter
Though the N-1 Starfighter might not have been the perfect choice for Din Djarin’s character, it could be the perfect choice for Ryan Gosling’s. It is still an undeniably cool ship. The design is memorable, its speed is unmatched, and Din Djarin even had fun flying it. If Ryan Gosling’s character is indeed a pilot, especially a Force-sensitive one, as we suspect, a cool, fast, maneuverable ship like the N-1 could provide some incredibly tight, fast-paced action scenes.
Yes,Starfightertakes place afterThe Rise of Skywalker, so a prequel-era Naboo starship would be even more “outdated” in-universe, as it were. However, giving Gosling’s character and potential allies an N-1, or at least a variation of the same design, would have the added benefit of separating them from other pilots of the same era. Presumably, they’re special enough to warrant their own stories. Why not give them an equally special ship?
From a business point of view, reusing the N-1 would also benefit Disney, as it would allow them to keep selling N-1 merchandise or easily modify existing designs. There’s no downside. Din Djarin and Grogu deserve to have the Razor Crest back inThe Mandalorian and Grogu, but I believe the N-1 still has more to offer. Why not showcase it inStar Wars: Starfighter?
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Cast
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
Star Wars: Starfighter
Star Wars: Starfighter is an upcoming entry in the iconic science fiction franchise. Directed by Shawn Levy and staring Ryan Gosling, Starfighter takes place about five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
