Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" unfolds on the planet Lah'mu, where scientist Galen Erso is coerced by Imperial weapons developer Orson Krennic to complete the Death Star, a planet-destroying superweapon. After Galen's wife is killed, their daughter Jyn is rescued by rebel Saw Gerrera. Fifteen years later, rebel pilot Bodhi Rook defects, bringing a message from Galen to Gerrera about the Death Star. Rebel intelligence officer Cassian Andor learns of this and convinces Jyn to find and rescue Galen. They join forces with a diverse group, including spiritual warrior Chirrut Îmwe and mercenary Baze Malbus.

The story progresses as the Rebel Alliance discovers the Death Star's vulnerability and plans to steal its schematics from an Imperial data bank on Scarif. Despite setbacks and sacrifices, Jyn and her team, dubbed "Rogue One," succeed in retrieving the plans. However, the Death Star, under Grand Moff Tarkin's control, enters orbit above Scarif, leading to a devastating climax. Jyn transmits the schematics moments before the Death Star destroys the Imperial base. The film concludes with the Rebel fleet attempting to escape, facing the menacing presence of Darth Vader, who boards the Rebel command ship in pursuit of the plans. Princess Leia Organa manages to escape in a corvette with the schematics, declaring that they offer hope for the rebellion. The movie's finale remains uncertain, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating the next installment in the saga.