Plot Summary

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the first of Lucasfilm’s standalone films set within the Star Wars timeline, revealing the untold events that lead directly into the original saga. As the Galactic Empire tightens its grip on the galaxy, a group of unlikely heroes comes together for a mission that will change history: stealing the plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star.

At the center of the story is Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones), a resilient and defiant survivor shaped by loss and oppression. Recruited by the Rebel Alliance, Jyn joins forces with intelligence officer Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), along with a diverse band of fighters, defectors, and believers—each driven by personal motives yet united by a shared cause.

Unlike legendary Jedi or destined heroes, the members of Rogue One are ordinary individuals who choose to do extraordinary things. Their mission unfolds as a desperate race against time, where sacrifice becomes inevitable and victory is measured not in survival, but in hope passed on to others.

Bridging a crucial gap in the saga, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story presents a darker, war-driven perspective on the galaxy far, far away. It is a powerful tale of courage, unity, and selflessness, showing how small acts of rebellion by ordinary people can ignite a spark capable of changing the fate of the entire galaxy.