How does Rogue One fit into the story?

Rogue One takes place about two decades after the events depicted in Revenge of the Sith and just before those in A New Hope — which means 11 years after the Gorse Conflict and four before Operation Cinder.

Is Rey in rogue one?

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s Jyn (Felicity Jones) had a similar backstory to Rey (Daisy Ridley) in an early version of the script, so they changed it. The first anthology film from the space-set franchise came out in 2016, a year after the successful renaissance of Star Wars via J.J.

Why is there no Jedi in rogue one?

If Rogue One were to include any Jedi, it would merely be for the purposes of fan service. But the film is more interested in telling a story, so because of the time period in which it takes place, it would make no sense for any Jedi to appear.

What is Rogue One a Star Wars Story about?

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer. Watch the official trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story arrives in theaters December 16, 2016.

Is there a tie in novel with Rogue One?

Tie-in novels. Written by veteran Star Wars novelist James Luceno, the story is set some years before the events of Rogue One, and provides a backstory to the 2016 film. The Rogue One: A Star Wars Story novelization of the fim was written by Alexander Freed, and released on December 16, 2016.

When does Rogue One come out?

Watch the official trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, in which a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story arrives in theaters December 16, 2016.

Who is the most popular character in Rogue One?

Rogue One introduced many new characters into the Star Wars mythology, with Chirrut Îmwe, played by Donnie Yen, and K-2SO, played by Alan Tudyk, being the most popular. In a poll on the official Star Wars website in May 2017, in which more than 30,000 people voted, Chirrut Îmwe was voted as the most popular Rogue One character.