‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Gets An Official Description, Timeline Revealed!

We’ve been eagerly awaiting news on Gareth Edward’s Star Wars spinoff since the film was officially titled back in March. The first official summary of Star Wars: Rogue One was announced today at Star Wars Celebration. Director Gareth Edwards, Kathleen Kennedy and Kiri Hart, head of story group, were on hand to talk about the new Star Wars ‘Anthology’ series.

“A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.” Edwards confirmed that it takes place after Episode III, before Episode IV, and “closer to Episode IV.” It was also confirmed that there would be no Jedi in the film.

A teaser was also shown featuring a voice over from the original Obi Wan Kanobi, Sir Alec Guinnes, ran over the trailer. “For more than a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the old republic. Before the dark times.” A forested planet is seen, and a TIE fighter flies by, and in the background, the Death Star is there. Loud, scared chatter over a com, and the logo: Rogue One: Star Wars Anthology.

Are you looking forward to the spinoff? Which Star Wars Anthology film are you most excited for!?