Directed by Gareth Edwards, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a standalone prequel to Star Wars: A New Hope (1977). The film follows Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), the daughter of Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), a scientist forced to help the Empire build the Death Star. When Jyn learns that her father has secretly sabotaged the superweapon, she joins the Rebel Alliance to retrieve the plans that hold the key to its destruction.

Alongside Captain Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), K-2SO (Alan Tudyk), and a team of unlikely heroes, Jyn leads a daring mission to infiltrate the Empire’s stronghold on Scarif. Facing overwhelming odds, the rebels risk everything to secure the plans, setting the stage for the Rebel Alliance’s first victory against the Empire.

With stunning visuals, intense battle sequences, and a darker, war-film tone, Rogue One became a fan-favorite entry in the Star Wars saga. The film’s ending seamlessly connects to A New Hope, making it an essential piece of the franchise’s lore.