'Star Wars: Starfighter' brings Thomas Newman on board as composer

Entertainment Nov 29, 2025

Thomas Newman—the Oscar-nominated composer known for films like The Shawshank Redemption and Skyfall—will create the score for Star Wars: Starfighter, set to hit theaters on May 28, 2027.
Director Shawn Levy picked Newman after sharing his vision for a fresh musical direction.

Why does this matter?

This is a big deal for Star Wars fans. Levy wants Newman's music to feel "classically inspired" but different from John Williams's legendary themes.
The goal is an original, emotionally rich sound that fits the story without repeating what's been done before.