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Final trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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 Empires ultimate weapon of destruction. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' arrives in theaters December 16, 2016.

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The second trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is here. The film tells the story of the events just before the original 'Star Wars: A New Hope.' Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) leads a group of unlikely heroes to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empires ultimate weapon of destruction. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' arrives in theaters December 16, 2016.

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Trailer #2

On Sept. 30, Disney Consumer Products invites the world to #GoRogue and celebrate the launch of new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story toys and merchandise. The events that follow chronicle the unboxing of new Rogue One toys in the Fandom Los Angeles office. Specifically, a number of figures from the 3.75-inch action figure line (including Sergeant Jyn Erso), as well as the menacing TIE Striker -- a movie-accurate reproduction play vehicle. From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empires ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens in U.S. theaters on December 16, 2016.

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What is hyperfuel from 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'? Star Wars Explained explores what coaxium is!

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Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. 

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Director Gareth Edwards, and stars Felicity Jones and Diego Luna reveal more about Rogue One, the upcoming Star Wars standalone film that tells the story of how a group of unlikely heroes join forces to undertake a daring and seemingly impossible mission -- to steal the plans for the Empire's dreaded superweapon, the Death Star. In theaters December 15.

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Official theatrical trailer for Solo: Star Wars Story, in theaters May 25th

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Official Trailer

Check out this newest TV spot for the year's most anticipated film, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens in theaters on December 16.

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Star Wars Explained explores all the new ships and vehicles from 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

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Star Wars Explained breaks down the timeline of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

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Star Wars Explained covers all of the Legends inspirations you can find in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

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Official teaser trailer for 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Official Teaser

The first trailer from the Star Wars anthology film 'Rogue One' has arrived. Jyn Erso leads a group of rebels who are tasked with a secret mission to steal the plans for the Empire's ultimate weapon.  

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer #1

A look at Chewbacca's family before 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

Chewbacca's Family - Solo: A Star Wars Story

The father and son team of Eric and Diego Moro  a self-proclaimed super fan  unbox a trio of new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Big-Figs toys. K-2SO, Death Trooper, and Stormtrooper are the latest Star Wars characters to be brought to life through all-new large scale figures. From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empires ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens in U.S. theaters on December 16, 2016.

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Another Death Star. Another set of plans. Another story. Check out the priveledged teaser trailer for 'Rogue Two: Another Star Wars Story' exclusively on Fandom. But be warned! Parody lies ahead.

Exclusive Teaser Trailer for 'Rogue Two: Another Star Wars Story'

With the recent release of the 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' trailer, 'Godzilla' director Gareth Edwards showcases his vision of the Star Wars universe.

Gareth Edwards GETS Star Wars

Battle across four new maps on the tropical planet of Scarif. Play as two new heroes Jyn Erso and Orson Krennic, and blast opponents in a brand new multi-stage game mode with new weapons and Star Cards. Season Pass Owners can play Rogue One: Scarif on December 6.

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Star Wars Explained talks about some of the newest books and comics that will tie into "Solo: A Star Wars Story"

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The Pyke Syndicate was first introduced in 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars,' and Star Wars Explained looks at the role these spice pirates will play in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

The Pyke Syndicate's Role in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'

Up Next

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story brings with it the arrival of the next major villain in the Star Wars saga, Director Orson Krennic, played by the amazing Australian actor Ben Mendelsohn. Viewers of the film will see the man as a driven bureaucrat hell-bent on staking his claim with the power of the Death Star. But his story goes much deeper...

Dec 16, 2016

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