Good Morning, Youtinians.  Trials of the Jedi, the culmination of The High Republic initiative, releases in one week! Be sure to keep an eye out for the review from our pal Eric, and we can’t wait to dive in ourselves and discuss what’s sure to be an epic story.

— JG Carse, Emmi Conner, and Doc B

Starfighter and Gosling Get An Awesome Villain

We were either sitting anxiously, hyped to the max, in the rows of Celebration's Twin Suns Stage just under two months ago, or glued to a screen, watching as every tantalizing second unfolded. Regardless, Shawn Levy’s announcement was dank!

Reliving THE Moment

• When Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Fillioni introduced Shawn Levy, we knew this could only be BIG news. Then, after a bit of banter, the Celebration Stage doors slid open, the atmospheric haze cleared, and Ryan Gosling introduced himself to the Star Wars family!

What We Know About Star Wars: Starfighter

Let’s take a moment to recall the key facts:

• Levy has said: “It’s not a prequel, not a sequel. It’s set in a period of time we haven’t seen yet.” Officially, the new movie is set five years after the events of Episode IX.

• More mouthwatering details also emerged recently, indicating that Gosling will play a pilot whose mission is to “protect his young charge from evil pursuers.”

• Directed by Levy and with a script by Jonathon Tropper, the film premieres May 28, 2027, galaxy-wide!

NOW, onto a MAJOR update

The latest big news from the eagerly anticipated film is its new, original villain!

• As it happens, one of these "evil pursuers" is none other than the highly respected screen talent Mia Goth.

• Goth has established herself as a genuine talent and emerging star, with numerous Hollywood and TV credits to her name.

• The 21-year-old, born in Southwark, London, England, has already excelled in "evil" roles with critically acclaimed portrayals of the killer, Pearl, in Pearl, and the antagonist Maxine Minx, in the film X. 

We’re all fine here now — how are you? Wow, time to breathe deeply and pause in absolute wonder!

Can Mia Goth elevate her performance to the legendary status of Vader or Maul? What about The Stranger or Thrawn? OMG, we SO hope she does!

Check out Eric’s article, then join us in our Discord to share your thoughts!

New Star Wars LEGO Sets in June!

We’ve got a few new LEGO sets this month in general, but there are three Star Wars sets that we are particularly excited about!

New Star Wars LEGO: There are three small sets for us this month — let’s get into the specifics!

• Death Trooper and Night Trooper: This 119-piece set features death trooper and Night Trooper mini-figs along with their dropship.

• Darth Maul Mech: This 143-piece set is definitely one that you’ll want to add to your collection. It features a Darth Maul mini-fig as well as his large mech suit and a double-bladed saber to match the size of his suit!

• Plo Koon: The June releases end on a high note with 89 pieces that come together to form Plo Koon, his trusty astromech, R7-D4, and his Jedi Starfighter.

We're all fine here now — how are you? Personally, I find Star Wars LEGO to be super nostalgic, and these smaller sets are a great way to spend an afternoon. We’ll keep you updated on any future LEGO Star Wars releases here in the Dispatch!

🛰️ In the Youtiniverse

🎙️  On The Cosmic Force, Jedi Knights #4 brings Qui-Gon and Shaak Ti face-to-face with Jango and Zam, while Fear of the Jedi #5 ends with Keeve’s final stand on Eriadu!

🎙️ On this episode of Canon Book Club, we discuss A Valiant Vow by Justina Ireland, the growth of its young heroes, and the future of Star Wars middle-grade stories.

✏️  Discover every narrative thread that links Andor to Rogue One, from character arcs and Rebel foundations to covert missions and growing Imperial tension.

✏️ Trevor, the keeper of the Youtini timeline and cohost of The Star Wars Archives, walks through the true timeline of events between The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

🚀 Ready for Dispatch

• Check out Oz’s review of The High Republic: Fear of the Jedi #5. When confronted by their deepest fears, Keeve Trennis and her fellow Jedi must rally together to fight off the Nihil’s final stand.

• While you're at it, be sure to see Jacob’s review of Jedi Knights #4. Qui-Gon and Shaak Ti are recruited to hunt down a hoard of stolen credits, but not just for anyone.

📆 Releasing this Week

• June 10

  • Star Wars Life Size by Dorling Kindersley

• June 11

  • Star Wars (2025) #02 by Alex Segura

  • The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation #5 by Jody Houser

  • The High Republic Adventures (2023) #19 by Daniel José Older

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