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.