'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' in Pictures

Imperial Death Troopers

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Imperial Death troopers, soldiers of Director Krennic and the Galactic Empire, storm the beach in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

Destruction on Scarif

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Death troopers on planet Scarif in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"

The Rebels

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Rebels prepare for war in this film frame from "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," with Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso and Diego Luna as Cassian Andor.

Jyn and Cassian

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Jyn Erso (played by Felicity Jones) and Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) are two main characters "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

Cassian Andor

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"

Bodhi Rook

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Bodhi Rook (played by Riz Ahmed), is a former pilot for the Galactic Empire who fights alongside the rebels to steal plans for the Death Star in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

At the Rebel Base

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Mon Mothma, Cassian Andor, General Draven and Dodanna

The Rebellion

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) convenes with rebel warriors from across the galaxy (far, far away) in this scene from "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

Jyn Erso

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"

Stormtroopers in the Water

Jonathan Olley © 2016 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Stormtroopers get their feet wet while storming the beach on the planet Scarif in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

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