Ryan Gosling Star Wars Starfighter 2027 Black Jacket: Kade Auberon Jacket Explained

Ryan Gosling has worn several memorable movie jackets throughout his film career. His satin scorpion jacket from Drive became closely associated with the film's visual style. His shearling coat in Blade Runner 2049 also became closely associated with the film's futuristic style. Now, he's appearing in Star Wars: Starfighter scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, with the film's first public looks already drawing attention to his character's jacket. 

Here is a closer look at the Ryan Gosling Star Wars Starfighter black jacket, its visible design details, the Kade Auberon connection, and what to check when shopping for a replica. 

What happened at D23

Gosling appeared on stage at Disney's D23 event in Anaheim in August 2026 wearing a Mickey Mouse Club-inspired jacket that referenced his early Disney years. Then director Shawn Levy gave him another one, on stage.

That moment drew attention to the jacket he wore next. 

This is the first time that Gosling has introduced his character: “Kade is a guy from the wrong side of the galaxy, whose destiny is tied to the fastest starfighter around”.

Fans were left in awe of the back of that jacket when they noticed it.

The Design of the Starfighter Jacket 

The jacket is black with a pattern throughout the fabric resembling a nighttime sky dotted with stars.

However, the back carries the most distinctive graphic detail.

There's a skull and crossbones, which, on its own, appears to be distressed, rough edged and painted in white faux spray-paint style. If you take a closer look, you'll notice that the design is there:

• The Rebel Alliance Starbird logo upside down is the skull.
• The bones are two crossed blasters

The design can be read as a visual statement about the character. 

Why the Starbird on Kade Auberon's Jacket Is Upside Down

The inverted Starbird detail has attracted attention, but its meaning deserves a closer look.

The Rebel Alliance Starbird is one of the most popular symbols associated with Star Wars. It is believed to be from Star Wars Rebels artist Sabine Wren, who used it as her personal insignia and became the symbol of the Rebellion.

The jacket places the Starbird upside down as part of its back graphic.

You only need to look at that one design decision to know what this character is. The inverted Starbird and crossed-blaster design can suggest a character who stands apart from the familiar Rebel and Imperial imagery. 

He flies a decommissioned Imperial G-17 Reaper-class starfighter, described as a former high speed craft that has since been hidden away. 

Three Strata of Otherness. One jacket.

But why is Gosling's Jacket such a big deal?

This is not the first time that Gosling has had a moment with movie outerwear.

The 2011 Drive scorpion jacket is still available for sale. It's still worn for Halloween parties! It introduced a decade of knockoffs of Satin Bombers. The shearling coat would become a benchmark for dystopian cool in menswear for years following its release from the Blade Runner 2049.

Those two jackets were effective, since they expressed character without words. There's danger and isolation, said the scorpion. The shearling was said to be adrift and melancholy.

The Starfighter jacket presents a different visual message, using its inverted symbol and worn graphic treatment to suggest a character outside traditional faction imagery.

This jacket uses several design details to communicate character through clothing and it's how it got hot the very second Gosling wore it at D23.

Star Wars Starfighter 2027: Release Date, Cast and Story Details

Starfighter is a movie directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper. It is scheduled for release on May 28, 2027, arriving roughly 50 years after the original Star Wars debuted in 1977.

The film will happen five years after The Rise of Skywalker, but it's a stand-alone story with no reference to the Skywalker Saga. It covers a time in the Star Wars universe that has never been shown before.

Other cast members include Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Flynn Gray, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman and Daniel Ings. Gosling also serves as an executive producer on the project.

The place to purchase the Replica – And What to look out for –

Several sellers have started listing Starfighter-inspired jacket replicas, but the visible details can vary between versions. 

Some listings use white as the main jacket color, while the jacket shown at D23 appears black. There are others selling fleece varsity for not being screen accurate.

The jacket Gosling introduced at D23 is black and speckled with stars, and features a white faux spray-painted inverted Starbird and crossed blasters on the back.

Ensured Fashion offers a black Starfighter-inspired replica based on the visible design details of the D23 jacket. 

One question to ask before purchasing: Can you see the inverted Starbird and crossed blasters on the back clearly? Otherwise, it won't be the right jacket.

Should You Buy the Kade Auberon Jacket Before the Movie Releases?

The film is not scheduled to release till May 2027. However, the demand is already growing.

Interest in the jacket has already grown following its public appearance at D23. thanks to Gosling's past. The Drive scorpion jacket was proof of a well-designed movie jacket that lasted decades, not months.

This jacket has lore depth: the Sabine Wren connection, the inverted Starbird, the pirate symbolism. That's something that extends the lifecycle of that beyond being just a casual fan. This is particularly of interest to Star Wars fans, as much for the design alone as for Gosling's wearing it.

If you want the style before the film's release, you can shop for a replica now. 

FAQs

What does the Ryan Gosling Star Wars Starfighter jacket look like?

A black base with a star-like pattern across the fabric. On the back: inverted Rebel Alliance Starbird and two crossed blasters (skull and crosses) in white faux spray-paint style.

Where Can You Find a Starfighter Jacket Replica? 

Ensured Fashion has the latest version of the black D23 jacket.

Who is Kade Auberon?

Ryan Gosling plays Kade Auberon, a character connected to the story's starfighter and its wider conflict.

When does Star Wars: Starfighter release?

May 28, 2027 exactly 50 years after the original Star Wars.

Why is the Rebel Alliance Starbird upside down on the jacket?

It reflects Kade Auberon's identity as someone who rejects both the Rebellion and the Empire — a galactic outlaw flying under his own flag.