:Rogue One

Research scientist Galen Erso and his family hide on the planet Lah'mu when Imperial weapons developer Orson Krennic arrives to press him into completing the Death Star, a superweapon capable of destroying planets. Galen's wife Lyra is killed in the confrontation while their daughter Jyn escapes and is rescued by rebel extremist Saw Gerrera.

Fifteen years later, cargo pilot Bodhi Rook defects from the Empire, taking a holographic message from Galen to Saw on the moon Jedha. Rebel Alliance intelligence officer Cassian Andor learns of the Death Star and Bodhi's defection from an informant. Jyn is freed from an Imperial labor camp on Wobani and is brought to the Rebels' base on Yavin 4, where Rebel leader Mon Mothma convinces her to find Galen so the Alliance can learn more about the superweapon. Cassian is covertly ordered to aid Jyn but to kill Galen rather than extract him.

Jyn, Cassian, and reprogrammed former Imperial droid K-2SO travel to Jedha, where the Empire loots kyber crystals to power the Death Star. In Jedha City, Saw and his partisans are engaged in an armed insurgency against the Empire, and Jyn and Cassian get caught in the crossfire. Aided by blind spiritual warrior Chirrut Îmwe and his mercenary friend Baze Malbus, Jyn makes contact with Saw, who is holding Bodhi. Saw shows her the message in which Galen reveals he has secretly built a vulnerability into the Death Star. The schematics are located in an Imperial data vault on the planet Scarif.

Onboard the Death Star, Krennic orders a test fire, which destroys Jedha City. Jyn and her group take Bodhi and flee the moon, but Saw remains there to die. Imperial governor Grand Moff Tarkin congratulates Krennic before using Bodhi's defection as a pretext to take control of the Death Star. Bodhi leads the group to Galen's Imperial research facility on the planet Eadu, where Cassian hesitates to kill Galen. Rebel bombers then attack the facility. Galen is wounded and dies in Jyn's arms before she escapes with her group on a stolen Imperial cargo shuttle. Krennic is summoned by Darth Vader to answer for the attack on Jedha City. Krennic seeks his support for an audience with the Emperor, but Vader instead Force chokes him and orders him to ensure no further problems occur.

Jyn proposes a mission to steal the Death Star schematics, but the Alliance Council feels there is no chance of victory. Frustrated at their inaction, Jyn's group leads a small squad of volunteers, which Bodhi dubs "Rogue One," to raid the vault. Using the stolen Imperial shuttle, they gain access through the planet's shield. Jyn, Cassian, and K-2SO infiltrate the base while the others attack the Imperial garrison as a diversion.

The Alliance learns of the raid from intercepted Imperial communications and deploys their fleet in support, engaging a space battle against the Imperial forces. K-2SO sacrifices himself so Jyn and Cassian can retrieve the data. Chirrut is killed after activating the switch to allow communication with the Rebel fleet, and Baze is killed shortly afterward. Bodhi is killed by a grenade after informing the Rebel fleet that it must deactivate the planetary shield to allow the transmission of the plans. Rebel Admiral Raddus uses a Rebel ship to crash two Imperial Star Destroyers into each other; the wreckage destroys the shield generator. Jyn obtains the schematics but is ambushed by Krennic, who is shot and wounded by Cassian. Jyn transmits the schematics to the Rebel command ship moments before the Death Star arrives above Scarif, commanded by Tarkin. He orders the Death Star to destroy the citadel, killing everyone, including Krennic, Cassian, and Jyn.

The Rebel fleet prepares to jump to hyperspace, but many ships are intercepted by Darth Vader's Star Destroyer. Vader boards the Rebel command ship and kills many troops in an attempt to reclaim the schematics, but a smaller ship{{efn|name="tantive"|Identified off-screen as the Tantive IV, the ship as depicted in Star Wars (1977), that traveled to Tatooine.{{Cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a817382/star-wars-rogue-one-gareth-edwards-that-cameo-wasnt-continuity-error/|title=Rogue One director says THAT cameo is no plot hole|last=Armitage|first=Hugh|date=2016-12-20|website=Digital Spy|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-08}}}} escapes with the plans. Aboard the fleeing ship preparing to enter hyperspace, Princess Leia Organa declares that the schematics will provide hope for the Rebellion.

{{see also|List of Star Wars cast members}}

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• Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso: A young renegade who is detained for her crimes against the Empire until she is freed by the Rebel Alliance to help steal the plans for the Death Star.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35985024 |title=Star Wars Rogue One trailer released |work=BBC News |date=April 7, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-date=November 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128125300/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35985024 |url-status=live }}{{cite book |title=Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide |first=Pablo |last=Hildago |page=35 |publisher=Dorling Kindersley |year=2016 |isbn=9780241232422}}
• Beau Gadsdon as eight-year-old Jyn
• Dolly Gadsdon as four-year-old Jyn
• Diego Luna as Cassian Andor: A Rebel captain and intelligence officer.{{cite news |url=https://ign.com/articles/2016/05/17/star-wars-rogue-one-leak-reveals-new-characters-names-vehicles |title=Star Wars: Rogue One Leak Reveals New Characters, Names, Vehicles |first=Joe |last=Skrebels |work=IGN |date=May 17, 2016 |access-date=May 17, 2016 |archive-date=May 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518112604/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/05/17/star-wars-rogue-one-leak-reveals-new-characters-names-vehicles |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/star-wars/254366/star-wars-rogue-one-first-trailer-analysis |title=Star Wars: Rogue One – First Trailer Analysis |first=John |last=Saavedra |work=Den of Geek! |date=April 7, 2016 |access-date=April 8, 2016 |archive-date=April 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423022832/http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/star-wars/254366/star-wars-rogue-one-first-trailer-analysis |url-status=live }}
• Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic: The director of advanced weapons research for the Imperial military.{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer-1201748087/ |title='Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' First Trailer Arrives |first=Maane |last=Khatchatourian |work=Variety |date=April 7, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-date=May 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526191627/https://variety.com/2016/film/news/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer-1201748087/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/meet-the-heroes-villains-and-badass-droid-of-rogue-on-1782427553 |title=Meet the Heroes, Villains, and Badass Droid of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (UPDATED) |first=Germain |last=Lussier |date=June 22, 2016 |work=io9 |access-date=June 25, 2016 |archive-date=May 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526192127/https://io9.gizmodo.com/meet-the-heroes-villains-and-badass-droid-of-rogue-on-1782427553 |url-status=live }}
• Donnie Yen as Chirrut Îmwe: A blind warrior who believes in the Force but is not a Jedi or a Sith. He is said to be one of the Guardians of the Whills.{{Cite news |url=https://thewrap.com/rogue-one-star-wars-chirrut-force-awakens-jedha/ |title=How Rogue One's Plot Ties Directly into The Force Awakens |date=December 16, 2016 |newspaper=TheWrap |access-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-date=December 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219135446/http://www.thewrap.com/rogue-one-star-wars-chirrut-force-awakens-jedha/ |url-status=live }}
• Mads Mikkelsen as Galen Erso: Jyn's father and a research scientist.{{cite web |url=http://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2015/09/mads-mikkelsen-playing-galen-in-star-wars-anthology-rogue-one.html |title=Mads Mikkelsen Playing "Galen" in Star Wars Anthology: Rogue One? |date=September 7, 2015 |publisher=Star Wars News Net |access-date=April 28, 2016 |archive-date=April 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413154441/https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2015/09/mads-mikkelsen-playing-galen-in-star-wars-anthology-rogue-one.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Allegra |date=2016-04-28 |title=Rogue One star Mads Mikkelsen reveals his Star Wars role |url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/4/28/11529274/star-wars-rogue-one-mads-mikkelsen-role |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}
• Alan Tudyk as the voice and motion-capture of K-2SO, a former Imperial enforcer droid who was reprogrammed by Cassian Andor to serve the Rebellion.{{cite news |url=http://makingstarwars.net/2016/03/rogue-one-a-star-wars-storys-new-droid-sidekick-description-quick-sketches/ |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story's new droid sidekick description & quick sketches |first=Jason |last=Ward |work=Making Star Wars |date=March 9, 2016 |access-date=April 8, 2016 |archive-date=June 17, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617110035/https://makingstarwars.net/2016/03/rogue-one-a-star-wars-storys-new-droid-sidekick-description-quick-sketches/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last1=Sprrentino |first1=Mike |title=Alan Tudyk on using motion capture for 'Rogue One': Anthony Daniels was envious |url=https://cnet.com/news/alan-tudyk-on-getting-to-motion-capture-his-rogue-one-character-anthony-daniels-was-envious/ |work=CNET |access-date=August 23, 2016 |archive-date=August 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822202151/http://www.cnet.com/news/alan-tudyk-on-getting-to-motion-capture-his-rogue-one-character-anthony-daniels-was-envious/ |url-status=live }}
• Riz Ahmed as Bodhi Rook: A former Imperial cargo pilot who defects to the rebels under the influence of Galen Erso.{{cite web |url=http://gordonandfrench.co.uk/artists-profile-stage.php?ArtistID=92 |title=Riz Ahmed |work=Gordon and French |access-date=January 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119131035/http://gordonandfrench.co.uk/artists-profile-stage.php?ArtistID=92 |archive-date=November 19, 2015 |url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=https://ign.com/articles/2016/06/22/character-names-descriptions-and-new-images-revealed-for-rogue-one |title=Character Names, Descriptions and New Images Revealed for Rogue One |last=Porter |first=Matt |date=June 22, 2016 |work=IGN |access-date=June 24, 2016 |archive-date=June 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623165118/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/22/character-names-descriptions-and-new-images-revealed-for-rogue-one |url-status=live }}
• Jiang Wen as Baze Malbus: A longtime companion of Chirrut Îmwe and one-time devoted Guardian of the Whills, now a Rebel warrior and mercenary.
• Forest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera: A veteran of the Clone Wars and a friend of the Erso family who had mentored Jyn in her later childhood years.{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/06/22/star-wars-rogue-one-forest-whitaker-character |title=Rogue One: Forest Whitaker's character has a rich Star Wars history |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=June 22, 2016 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=June 25, 2016 |archive-date=June 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624144924/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/22/star-wars-rogue-one-forest-whitaker-character |url-status=live }}

Jimmy Smits, Genevieve O'Reilly, Anthony Daniels, and Jimmy Vee reprise their roles from previous films as Bail Organa,{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/08/05/rogue-one-star-wars-jimmy-smits |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: Jimmy Smits confirms he has a cameo |date=August 5, 2016 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |last1=Robinson |first1=Will |access-date=August 6, 2016 |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161213163419/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/05/rogue-one-star-wars-jimmy-smits |url-status=live }} Mon Mothma,{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/35990282/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story---the-new-trailer-dissected-and-storylines-revealed |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – the new trailer dissected and storylines revealed |first=Del |last=Crookes |work=BBC Newsbeat |date=April 7, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-date=May 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526214323/http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/35990282/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story---the-new-trailer-dissected-and-storylines-revealed |url-status=live }} C-3PO,{{cite web |url=http://www.cbr.com/every-rogue-one-cameo-you-wont-want-to-miss/ |title=Every Rogue One Cameo You Won't Want To Miss |last=White |first=Brett |work=Comic Book Resources |date=December 16, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-date=December 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161218024358/http://www.cbr.com/every-rogue-one-cameo-you-wont-want-to-miss/ |url-status=live }} and R2-D2, respectively; Vee is uncredited for his role. James Earl Jones also reprises his role from previous films as the voice of Darth Vader,{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/06/23/darth-vader-rogue-one-star-wars |title=Darth Vader Lives! |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |date=June 23, 2016 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=August 9, 2016 |archive-date=August 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818075150/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/23/darth-vader-rogue-one-star-wars |url-status=live }} who is physically portrayed by Spencer Wilding during the meeting with Krennic and aboard the Star Destroyer, and by Daniel Naprous at the end of the movie.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-38401893 |title=Rogue One: Darth Vader storms Rhyl for Star Wars showing |author= |date=December 22, 2016 |publisher=BBC |work=BBC Wales |access-date=December 22, 2016 |quote=While the actor has the body role, just like his predecessor in the original Star Wars films David Prowse, the voice of Lord Vader is actor James Earl Jones. |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327094750/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-38401893 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://makingstarwars.net/2016/04/spencer-wilding-to-play-darth-vader-in-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/ |title=Spencer Wilding to play Darth Vader in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? |last=Ward |first=Jason |date=April 11, 2016 |work=Making Star Wars |access-date=September 1, 2016 |archive-date=June 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605032307/http://makingstarwars.net/2016/04/spencer-wilding-to-play-darth-vader-in-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/rogue-one-why-it-took-multiple-actors-to-play-darth-vader-exclusive-180501988.html |title=Rogue One: Why it took multiple actors to play Darth Vader (exclusive) |last=Butler |first=Tom |date=December 14, 2016 |work=Yahoo Movies |access-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216164011/https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/rogue-one-why-it-took-multiple-actors-to-play-darth-vader-exclusive-180501988.html |url-status=live }} Grand Moff Tarkin and Princess Leia Organa are played by Guy Henry and Ingvild Deila respectively, with the digital likenesses of Peter Cushing and Carrie Fisher superimposed.{{cite web |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-15/how-a-holby-city-actor-brought-one-of-star-wars-most-iconic-characters-back-to-life |title=How a Holby City actor brought one of Star Wars' most iconic characters back to life |last=Fullerton |first=Huw |work=Radio Times |date=December 16, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216040012/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-15/how-a-holby-city-actor-brought-one-of-star-wars-most-iconic-characters-back-to-life |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/12/rogue-one-ending.html |title=Let's Talk About the Ending of Rogue One |last=Jones |first=Nate |date=December 15, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016 |work=New York |archive-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216210854/http://www.vulture.com/2016/12/rogue-one-ending.html |url-status=live }} Henry also provides the voice for Tarkin, while archival audio of Fisher is used for Leia's dialogue.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rogue-one-sound-editors-reveal-how-they-found-princess-leias-hope-and-more-production-secrets-132116513.html|title='Rogue One' Sound Editors Reveal How They Found Princess Leia's 'Hope' and More Production Secrets|website=www.yahoo.com|date=January 11, 2017 |access-date=November 5, 2019|archive-date=May 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526221057/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/rogue-one-sound-editors-reveal-how-they-found-princess-leias-hope-and-more-production-secrets-132116513.html|url-status=live}} Angus MacInnes and Drewe Henley are featured as Gold Leader Dutch Vander and Red Leader Garven Dreis respectively, via unused footage from A New Hope; MacInnes returned to record new dialogue for Vander, while new dialogue for the deceased Henley was assembled from archival material.{{cite web |url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-how-rogue-one-got-its-hands-on-unseen-star-wars-f-1790250545 |title=Here's How Rogue One Got Its Hands on Unseen Star Wars Footage |last=Elderkin |first=Beth |work=io9 |date=December 18, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |archive-date=December 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219074727/http://io9.gizmodo.com/heres-how-rogue-one-got-its-hands-on-unseen-star-wars-f-1790250545 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-cameos-secrets/?view=all |last=Leadbeater |first=Alex |title=Star Wars: Rogue One: 15 Cameos You Missed |work=Screen Rant |date=December 16, 2016 |access-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-date=December 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219133713/http://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-cameos-secrets/?view=all |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-01-06/original-star-wars-actor-reveals-how-his-character-was-brought-back-for-rogue-one |title=Original Star Wars actor reveals how his character was brought back for Rogue One |work=Radio Times |last=Fullerton |first=Huw |access-date=January 7, 2017 |archive-date=January 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107114343/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-01-06/original-star-wars-actor-reveals-how-his-character-was-brought-back-for-rogue-one |url-status=live }} David Ankrum, who voiced Wedge Antilles in A New Hope, reprises his role in a vocal cameo.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Jayson |date=2019-12-22 |title=Did you know? Star Wars hero Wedge Antilles is in Rogue One and Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker |url=https://nerdvana.co/movies/wedge-antilles-rogue-one/117808/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Nerdvana |language=en-US}} Ian McElhinney, Michael Smiley, Andy de la Tour, and Tim Beckmann play General Jan Dodonna, Dr. Evazan, General Hurst Romodi, and Captain Raymus Antilles, respectively. Warwick Davis plays Weeteef Cyubee, a member of Saw Gerrera's Partisans.{{cite web |last=Ritman |first=Alex |title='Star Wars' Regular Warwick Davis Returns For 'Rogue One' |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-regular-warwick-davis-905958 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=July 15, 2016 |date=July 15, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718034507/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-regular-warwick-davis-905958 |url-status=live }} Dave Filoni reprises his role as C1-10P from Star Wars Rebels.{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=2016-12-20 |title=Star Wars: Rogue One Rebels Easter Eggs Confirmed |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-rebels-easter-eggs/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}} Stephen Stanton voices Admiral Raddus, while Paul Kasey appears in costume as the alien character on-screen.{{Cite web |last=Guerrasio |first=Jason |title=How this scene-stealing character from 'Rogue One' was created |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/rogue-one-admiral-raddus-stephen-stanton-2016-12 |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Agar |first=Chris |date=2016-11-10 |title=Star Wars: Rogue One Cards Reveal Character Names & Actors |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-trading-cards-edrio-bistan-raddus/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}

Duncan Pow plays Ruescott Melshi,{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Rodrigo |title=Duncan Pow Says His 'Rogue One' Character Melshi Was Added In Tony Gilroy's Reshoots & Talks Returning For 'Andor' |url=https://theplaylist.net/duncan-pow-says-his-rogue-one-character-melshi-was-added-in-tony-gilroys-reshoots-talks-returning-for-andor-20221116/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=theplaylist.net|date=November 16, 2022 }} a sergeant in the Rebel Alliance. Additionally, Alistair Petrie plays General Davits Draven, Ben Daniels plays General Antoc Merrick,{{cite web |last=Doran |first=Sarah |title=Did You Spot All These British and Irish Actors in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-19/did-you-spot-all-these-british-and-irish-actors-in-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-3/ |work=Radio Times |date=December 19, 2016 |access-date=January 2, 2017 |archive-date=January 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104162957/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-19/did-you-spot-all-these-british-and-irish-actors-in-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-3 |url-status=live }} and Valene Kane plays Lyra Erso, Jyn's mother.{{cite web |last=Trumbore |first=Dave |title='Rogue One' Actor Valene Kane Confirmed as Playing Jyn Erso's Mother |url=https://collider.com/rogue-one-jyn-erso-mother-valene-kane/ |work=Collider |date=September 26, 2016 |access-date=September 26, 2016 |archive-date=September 27, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927124849/http://collider.com/rogue-one-jyn-erso-mother-valene-kane/ |url-status=live }} Jonathan Aris,{{cite magazine |date=February 2016 |title=The 2016 Preview – 13 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |magazine=Empire |location=United Kingdom |page=89 |quote=Jonathan Aris will play Senator Jebel. Nope, we have no idea who that is either.}} Fares Fares,{{cite web |url=http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/film/starwars/article23711836.ab |title=Fares Fares gör roll i nya "Star wars" |language=sv |trans-title=Fares Fares makes role in the new "Star Wars" |first=Erik |last=Åberg |work=Aftonbladet |date=October 13, 2016 |access-date=October 16, 2016 |archive-date=October 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016012345/http://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/film/starwars/article23711836.ab |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.gp.se/n%C3%B6je/fares-fares-med-i-nya-star-wars-trailern-1.3868721 |title=Fares Fares med i nya Star wars-trailern |language=sv |trans-title=Fares Fares in the new Star Wars trailer |first=Emilie |last=Lindholm |work=GP |date=October 13, 2016 |access-date=October 16, 2016 |archive-date=October 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017161917/http://www.gp.se/n%C3%B6je/fares-fares-med-i-nya-star-wars-trailern-1.3868721 |url-status=live }} and Sharon Duncan-Brewster appear as Senators Nower Jebel, Vasp Vaspar, and Tynnra Pamlo, respectively. Simon Farnaby plays a member of Blue Squadron. Jordan Stephens appears as Rebel Alliance member Corporal Tonc. Nick Kellington plays Bistan, a door gunner on a U-wing during the battle on Scarif.{{cite web |url=http://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2016/08/__trashed-7.html |title=New Rogue One Images and Details from Empire Magazine! |work=Star Wars News Net |date=August 28, 2016 |access-date=September 1, 2016 |archive-date=December 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217203948/http://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2016/08/__trashed-7.html |url-status=live }} Ian Whyte plays Moroff, a member of Saw Gerrera's Partisans.{{cite web |url=http://omegaunderground.com/2016/12/05/prometheus-game-thrones-actor-ian-whyte-playing-moroff-rogue-one/ |title='Prometheus' and 'Game of Thrones' Actor Ian Whyte Plays Moroff In 'Rogue One' |last=Marc |first=Christopher |work=Omega Underground |date=December 5, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220172134/http://omegaunderground.com/2016/12/05/prometheus-game-thrones-actor-ian-whyte-playing-moroff-rogue-one/ |url-status=dead }} Daniel Mays appears as Tivik. Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman, director and producer of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, respectively, cameo as two Death Star technicians.{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2016/07/17/episode-viii-young-han-solo-star-wars-celebration |title=Star Wars Celebration: Updates on Episode VIII and young Han Solo movie |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=July 17, 2016 |access-date=July 18, 2016 |archive-date=July 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718144930/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/17/episode-viii-young-han-solo-star-wars-celebration |url-status=live }}

In 2003, during the production of Episode III in Sydney, John Knoll, the visual effects supervisor for all three prequels, pitched an episode for the unproduced series Star Wars: Underworld.{{cite web|last=Falk|first=Ben|title=Whatever happened to George Lucas' live-action 'Star Wars' TV show?|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/whatever-happened-to-the-live-action-star-wars-tv-show-155227277.html|publisher=Yahoo! Entertainment|date=October 5, 2018|access-date=May 21, 2019|archive-date=May 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511030126/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/whatever-happened-to-the-live-action-star-wars-tv-show-155227277.html|url-status=live}} At the time, he had written a short treatment called "Destroyer of Worlds".{{cite web|title=DESTROYER OF WORLDS: HOW LUCASFILM'S STORYTELLERS FOUND INSPIRATION FOR ROGUE ONE|url=https://www.starwars.com/news/destroyer-of-worlds-how-lucasfilm-storytellers-found-inspiration-for-rogue-one|publisher=starwars.com|date=May 17, 2017|access-date=August 2, 2022|archive-date=August 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827020653/https://www.starwars.com/news/destroyer-of-worlds-how-lucasfilm-storytellers-found-inspiration-for-rogue-one|url-status=live}} After the Disney acquisition he felt as though he had to pitch it again or forever wonder "what might've happened if I had."{{cite web |title=SWCE 2016: 15 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM THE ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY PANEL |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/swce-2016-15-things-we-learned-from-the-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-panel |work=StarWars.com |date=July 15, 2016 |access-date=July 22, 2016 |archive-date=July 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719053452/http://www.starwars.com/news/swce-2016-15-things-we-learned-from-the-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-panel |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |title=What Happens When 'Star Wars' Is Just a War Film? |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/what-happens-star-wars-is-790216 |access-date=April 8, 2016 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=April 20, 2015 |archive-date=March 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160328193508/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/what-happens-star-wars-is-790216 |url-status=live }} In May 2014, Disney announced that Gareth Edwards would direct the film and that Gary Whitta would write the script.{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |title='Star Wars' Spinoff Hires 'Godzilla' Director Gareth Edwards (Exclusive) |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-spinoff-hires-godzilla-706636 |access-date=May 22, 2014 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 22, 2014 |archive-date=May 23, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523094705/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-spinoff-hires-godzilla-706636 |url-status=live }} In October of the same year, cinematographer Greig Fraser revealed that he was hired to work on the film.{{cite web |last=Tapley |first=Kristopher |title=Cinematographer Greig Fraser talks 'Foxcatcher,' 'Gambler' and NOT 'Star Wars' |url=http://www.hitfix.com/in-contention/cinematographer-greig-fraser-talks-foxcatcher-the-gambler-and-not-star-wars |access-date=October 26, 2014 |work=HitFix |date=October 24, 2014 |archive-date=October 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025165844/http://www.hitfix.com/in-contention/cinematographer-greig-fraser-talks-foxcatcher-the-gambler-and-not-star-wars |url-status=live }} In January 2015, it was revealed that Whitta had completed his work on the script, and would no longer be involved with the project.{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |title='Star Wars' Standalone Movie Loses Writer Gary Whitta |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-standalone-movie-loses-762372 |access-date=January 11, 2015 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=January 9, 2015 |archive-date=January 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110121923/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-standalone-movie-loses-762372 |url-status=live }} Simon Kinberg was considered as a replacement.{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/rumor-simon-kinberg-star-wars-standalone-writer/ |title=Rumor: Simon Kinberg Will Take Over Writing First 'Star Wars' Standalone Film |work=/Film |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=January 12, 2015 |access-date=April 20, 2020 |archive-date=January 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200105125245/https://www.slashfilm.com/rumor-simon-kinberg-star-wars-standalone-writer/ |url-status=live }} Later that month, it was announced Chris Weitz had signed to continue the script's development for the film.{{cite web |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Siegemund-Broka |first2=Austin |title='Star Wars' Stand-alone Movie Hiring Oscar-Nominated Writer |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-stand-alone-movie-767320 |access-date=January 27, 2015 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=January 26, 2015 |archive-date=January 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150127215820/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-stand-alone-movie-767320 |url-status=live }} In March 2015, the title Rogue One was officially revealed.{{Cite magazine |last=Brezincan |first=Anthony |author-link=Anthony Breznican |date=March 12, 2015 |title='Star Wars': 'Rogue One' is title of first spin-off movie |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/03/12/star-wars-announced-rogue-one-title-first-spin-movie/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211113140029/https://ew.com/movies/patty-jenkins-star-wars-movie-rogue-squadron-delayed/ |archive-date=November 13, 2021 |access-date=November 13, 2021 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}{{efn|In April 2020, some of the film's working titles were revealed, including Dark Times and Star Wars: Rebellion.{{Cite web |last=Singer |first=Matt |date=2020-04-20 |title='Rogue One' Writers Reveal Film's Alternate Titles and Characters |url=https://screencrush.com/rogue-one-alternate-titles/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=ScreenCrush |language=en}}}}

Edwards stated the style of the film would be similar to that of a war film, stating, "It's the reality of war. Good guys are bad. Bad guys are good. It's complicated, layered; a very rich scenario in which to set a movie."{{cite magazine |url=https://ew.com/article/2015/04/19/star-wars-rogue-one-and-mystery-stand-alone-movie-take-center-stage |title=Star Wars: Rogue One and mystery stand-alone movie take center stage |date=April 19, 2015 |access-date=April 19, 2015 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |last=Breznican |first=Anthony |archive-date=April 20, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150420013720/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/19/star-wars-rogue-one-and-mystery-stand-alone-movie-take-center-stage |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/4/19/8451743/star-wars-rogue-one-plot-description |title=Star Wars: Rogue One will be about the Rebel Alliance stealing plans for the Death Star |date=April 19, 2015 |access-date=April 19, 2015 |work=The Verge |last=Bishop |first=Bryan |archive-date=April 19, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419195707/http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/19/8451743/star-wars-rogue-one-plot-description |url-status=live }} Assuming Disney would not allow a dark ending, Edwards had the main characters surviving in the original version of the script. However, the producers opted for a more tragic ending and never filmed the original version.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/12/20/14022380/rogue-one-ending-original-different-gareth-edwards|title=Rogue One director says its original ending was very different|last=McCormick|first=Rich|date=December 20, 2016|website=The Verge|access-date=December 31, 2016|quote=Rogue One's original ending was one such cutting-room casualty.|archive-date=January 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101161438/http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/20/14022380/rogue-one-ending-original-different-gareth-edwards|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2016/12/21/rogue-ones-original-ending-explains-where-all-those-deleted-trailer-scenes-went/|title=Rogue One's Original Ending May Explain Where All Those Deleted Trailer Scenes Went|last=Tassi|first=Paul|date=December 21, 2016|work=Forbes|access-date=December 31, 2016|quote=The revelation that the original ending was much different probably explains a lot about how different the trailers were from the final product. Fans have noticed many scenes in the original spots did not appear in the final film.|archive-date=January 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101094939/http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2016/12/21/rogue-ones-original-ending-explains-where-all-those-deleted-trailer-scenes-went/|url-status=live}}

In May 2016, reports emerged the film would undergo five weeks of reshoots with Tony Gilroy writing additional scenes, as well as acting as a second-unit director under Edwards.{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-rogue-one-reshoots-disney-898562|title=Disney Orders Reshoots for Star Wars Stand-Alone Rogue One This Summer|date=May 31, 2016|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414132526/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-rogue-one-reshoots-disney-898562|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|last=Beznican|first=Anthony|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/06/03/rogue-one-reshoots/|title=Rogue One Reshoots: What's True and False About the Changes to the Star Wars Film|date=June 3, 2016|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-date=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411125919/https://ew.com/article/2016/06/03/rogue-one-reshoots/|url-status=live}} With input from Edwards, Gilroy oversaw the edit and additional photography of the film which tackled several issues, including the ending.{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-drama-writer-tony-916695|title=Rogue One Drama: Writer Tony Gilroy Taking on More Duties|date=August 3, 2016|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-date=October 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025071009/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-drama-writer-tony-916695|url-status=live}} In August, Gilroy was given screenplay credit alongside Weitz and was paid $5 million for his work on the film.{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-writer-tony-gilroy-make-millions-reshoots-951119|title=Rogue One Writer Tony Gilroy to Make Millions Off Reshoots|date=November 30, 2016|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414132525/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-writer-tony-gilroy-make-millions-reshoots-951119|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Osborn|first=Alex|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/12/star-wars-tony-gilroy-credited-as-screenwriter-on-rogue-one|title=Star Wars: Tony Gilroy Credited as Screenwriter on Rogue One|date=August 12, 2016|work=IGN|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414132527/https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/08/12/star-wars-tony-gilroy-credited-as-screenwriter-on-rogue-one|url-status=live}} Additionally, Christopher McQuarrie, Scott Z. Burns, and Michael Arndt all contributed to the script at various stages in development.{{cite web|last=Jagernauth|first=Kevin|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2015/10/rumor-christopher-mcquarrie-did-a-pass-on-rogue-one-script-michael-arndt-credited-on-the-force-awakens-111158/|title=Rumor: Christopher McQuarrie Did A Pass On Rogue One Script; Michael Arndt Credited On The Force Awakens|date=October 19, 2015|work=IndieWire|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414132524/https://www.indiewire.com/2015/10/rumor-christopher-mcquarrie-did-a-pass-on-rogue-one-script-michael-arndt-credited-on-the-force-awakens-111158/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last=Perez|first=Rodrigo|url=https://theplaylist.net/chris-weitz-mcquarrie-burns-rogue-one-star-wars-20180829/|title=Chris Weitz Says Christopher McQuarrie, Scott Z. Burns & More Wrote On Rogue One: A Star Wars Story|date=August 29, 2018|work=The Playlist|access-date=April 9, 2019|archive-date=April 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190414132526/https://theplaylist.net/chris-weitz-mcquarrie-burns-rogue-one-star-wars-20180829/|url-status=live}}

In July 2016, discussing whether the film would feature an opening crawl, Kathleen Kennedy said, "we're in the midst of talking about it, but I don't think these [anthology] films will have an opening crawl." Edwards explained that the film was "supposed to be different than the saga films," and that "This film is born out of a crawl. ... There's this feeling that if we did a crawl, then it'll create another movie."{{cite web|url=http://www.etonline.com/news/193391_exclusive_kathleen_kennedy_and_gareth_edwards_tease_rogue_one_opening_crawl/|title=EXCLUSIVE: Kathleen Kennedy and Gareth Edwards Tease 'Rogue One' Opening Crawl – See What They Said!|last=Drysdale|first=Jennifer|work=Entertainment Tonight|date=July 15, 2016|access-date=July 17, 2016|archive-date=July 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717151223/http://www.etonline.com/news/193391_exclusive_kathleen_kennedy_and_gareth_edwards_tease_rogue_one_opening_crawl/|url-status=live}} In November 2016, Kennedy confirmed the film would not feature an opening crawl, instead beginning in "a way that is traditional, with just the title."{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/features/star-wars-rogue-one-lucasfilm-jj-abrams-kathleen-kennedy-1201923806/ |title='Star Wars': Lucasfilm Chief Previews 'Rogue One' and Han Solo Spinoff |last=Lang |first=Brent |work=Variety |date=November 22, 2016 |access-date=November 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124025543/http://variety.com/2016/film/features/star-wars-rogue-one-lucasfilm-jj-abrams-kathleen-kennedy-1201923806/ |archive-date=November 24, 2016 |url-status=live }}

At the 2016 Star Wars Celebration, Edwards said that the film's title had three underlying meanings: "a military sign," referring to the Red Squadron from A New Hope; "the 'rogue' one" of the franchise, given it is the first film to not be part of the main saga; and a description of Jyn Erso's personality.{{cite news|url=https://www.empireonline.com/people/ben-mendelsohn/exclusive-rogue-one-gareth-edwards-explains-movie-title/ |title=Exclusive: Rogue One's Gareth Edwards explains the movie's title|last=De Semlyen|first=Phil|work=Empire|date=August 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824102041/http://www.empireonline.com/people/ben-mendelsohn/exclusive-rogue-one-gareth-edwards-explains-movie-title/|archive-date=August 24, 2016|url-status=live|access-date=August 23, 2016}}

In January 2015, The Hollywood Reporter stated numerous actresses, including Tatiana Maslany, Rooney Mara, and Felicity Jones were being assessed for the film's lead.{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |title=Tatiana Maslany, Rooney Mara Testing for 'Star Wars' Stand-alone Movie |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/tatiana-maslany-rooney-mara-testing-764807 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=January 20, 2015 |archive-date=January 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122115533/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/tatiana-maslany-rooney-mara-testing-764807 |url-status=live |quote=Jones [...] on the want list, although there may be scheduling issues with Inferno, the Da Vinci Code sequel }} In February 2015, it was announced that Jones was in final talks to star in the film, while Aaron Paul and Édgar Ramírez were being eyed for the male lead role.{{cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |title='Star Wars' Stand-alone Movie to Star Felicity Jones (Exclusive) |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-stand-alone-movie-768582 |access-date=February 4, 2015 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=February 3, 2015 |archive-date=February 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203221341/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-stand-alone-movie-768582 |url-status=live }} In March 2015, Jones was officially cast as Jyn Erso. In March 2015, it was rumored that Ben Mendelsohn was being considered for a lead role.{{cite news |date=March 25, 2015 |last1=Fleming |first1=Mike Jr. |title=Ben Mendelsohn Orbiting 'Star Wars' Spinoff 'Rogue One'? |url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/ben-mendelsohn-star-wars-spinoff-rogue-one-1201398835/ |access-date=March 30, 2015 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=March 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150329022037/http://deadline.com/2015/03/ben-mendelsohn-star-wars-spinoff-rogue-one-1201398835/ |url-status=dead }} The next month, it was reported that Sam Claflin was being looked at for an unspecified role, while Riz Ahmed was in negotiations to join the film.{{cite web |last1=Sneider |first1=Jeff |last2=Ge |first2=Linda |title=Sam Claflin Eyed to Star in 'Star Wars: Rogue One'; Riz Ahmed in Talks (Exclusive) |url=https://thewrap.com/sam-claflin-eyed-to-star-in-star-wars-rogue-one-riz-ahmed-in-talks-exclusive/ |access-date=June 16, 2015 |work=TheWrap |date=April 23, 2015 |archive-date=June 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630052847/http://www.thewrap.com/sam-claflin-eyed-to-star-in-star-wars-rogue-one-riz-ahmed-in-talks-exclusive/ |url-status=live }} In May, Mendelsohn, Ahmed, and Diego Luna were added to the cast in lead roles of the film.{{cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |title='Star Wars: Rogue One': Diego Luna Joins Felicity Jones in Lead Role (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/star-wars-rogue-one-diego-luna-cast-1201494752/ |access-date=May 25, 2015 |work=Variety |date=May 13, 2015 |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172018/https://variety.com/2015/film/news/star-wars-rogue-one-diego-luna-cast-1201494752/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2015-05-13 |title=Diego Luna in Talks for Lead Role in Star Wars: Rogue One: Report |url=https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/656510/diego-luna-in-talks-for-lead-role-in-star-wars-rogue-one-report |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=E! Online}} Forest Whitaker was cast in June 2015.{{cite web |last1=Kroll |first1=Justin |title='Star Wars: Rogue One': Forest Whitaker Joins Standalone Film (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/star-wars-rogue-one-forest-whitaker-cast-1201496190/ |access-date=June 16, 2015 |work=Variety |date=June 15, 2015 |archive-date=June 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615233652/http://variety.com/2015/film/news/star-wars-rogue-one-forest-whitaker-cast-1201496190/ |url-status=live }} In July 2015, Jonathan Aris was chosen to play Senator Jebel.{{cite web |last=Sciretta |first=Peter |title='Sherlock' Actor Jonathan Aris Joins 'Star Wars: Rogue One' |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-jonathan-aris/ |access-date=July 28, 2015 |work=/Film |date=July 27, 2015 |archive-date=July 29, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729215832/http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-jonathan-aris |url-status=live }} Genevieve O'Reilly was cast as Mon Mothma, reprising her role from Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. James Earl Jones was confirmed to return as the voice of Darth Vader in June 2016.{{cite web |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/rogue-star-wars-story-darth-vader-back/story?id=40027918 |title='Rogue One: A Star Wars Story': 'Darth Vader is Back' |last=Rothman |first=Michael |work=ABC News |date=June 22, 2016 |access-date=June 22, 2016 |archive-date=June 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623135801/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/rogue-star-wars-story-darth-vader-back/story?id=40027918 |url-status=live }}

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Principal photography on the film began at Pinewood Studios,{{Cite web |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |url=https://www.pinewoodgroup.com/pinewood-today/credits/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020112138/https://www.pinewoodgroup.com/pinewood-today/credits/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story |archive-date=October 20, 2019 |access-date=October 20, 2019 |website=Pinewood Studios}} Buckinghamshire, on August 8, 2015,{{cite news |last1=Yaqoob |first1=Janine |title=Star Wars – The Force Awakens but the Storm Troopers are just chilling |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/star-wars-force-awakens-storm-6218981 |access-date=August 11, 2015 |work=Daily Mirror |date=August 8, 2015 |archive-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810222547/http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/star-wars-force-awakens-storm-6218981 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=Ward |first=Jason |title=First Photos of Stormtroopers on set from Star Wars: Anthology Rogue One |url=http://makingstarwars.net/2015/08/first-photos-of-stormtroopers-on-set-from-star-wars-anthology-rogue-one/ |access-date=August 11, 2015 |work=Making Star Wars |date=August 8, 2015 |archive-date=June 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605093735/http://makingstarwars.net/2015/08/first-photos-of-stormtroopers-on-set-from-star-wars-anthology-rogue-one/ |url-status=live }} where huge sets were built to complement scenes that were to be filmed elsewhere in the world.{{cite web |url=http://www.kftv.com/news/2016/12/22/filming-behind-the-scenes-with-rogue-one |title=Filming behind the scenes with Rogue One |last=Goundry |first=Nick |date=December 22, 2016 |work=KFTV |access-date=December 22, 2016 |quote=Among the largest sets built at Pinewood was the mountainous planet of Eadu |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222223645/http://www.kftv.com/news/2016/12/22/filming-behind-the-scenes-with-rogue-one |url-status=live }} The movie was shot using Ultra Panavision 70 lenses with Arri Alexa 65 large format digital 6K{{cite web |url=https://filmschoolrejects.com/rogue-one-camera-technology-2ffe8e3df872#.6px66ra40 |title=The Amazing Camera Technology Behind The Look of Rogue One |last=Miller |first=Neil |date=December 16, 2016 |website=Film School Rejects |access-date=December 22, 2016 |quote=During our sit down with ... Gareth Edwards ... old lenses and new digital environments. |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107060513/https://filmschoolrejects.com/rogue-one-camera-technology-2ffe8e3df872/#.6px66ra40 |url-status=live }} cameras.{{cite web |url=http://www.theasc.com/ac_magazine/February2016/KathleenKennedy/page1.php |title=Interview with Kathleen Kennedy |last=Fish |first=Andrew |work=American Cinematographer |date=February 2016 |access-date=June 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616181537/http://www.theasc.com/ac_magazine/February2016/KathleenKennedy/page1.php |archive-date=June 16, 2016 }}

Filming also took place in various locations around the world. In Iceland, the crew shot in Reynisfjara, and around the mountains of Hjörleifshöfði and Hafursey at Mýrdalssandur, which were used to represent the Erso homestead on Lah'mu and the Imperial research facility on Eadu respectively.{{cite web |url=http://moviepilot.com/p/5-rogue-one-real-filming-locations/4139357 |title=5 'Rogue One' Filming Locations You Can Visit On Vacation |work=Movie Pilot |date=December 12, 2016 |access-date=December 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220212438/http://moviepilot.com/p/5-rogue-one-real-filming-locations/4139357 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-rogue-one-movie/3/ |title='Star Wars: Rogue One': Everything We Know (So Far) |work=/Film |first=Peter |last=Sciretta |date=January 25, 2016 |access-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220152712/http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-rogue-one-movie/3/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/12/16/a-look-at-the-real-star-wars-universe-infographic/ |title=A Look At The Real Star Wars Universe [Infographic] |last=McCarthy |first=Niall |date=December 16, 2016 |work=Forbes |access-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222110109/http://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2016/12/16/a-look-at-the-real-star-wars-universe-infographic/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/6-star-wars-rogue-one-filming-locations-you-can-visit-right-now |title=6 Star Wars 'Rogue One' Filming Locations You Can Visit Right Now |last=Carey |first=Meredith |date=December 16, 2016 |website=Condé Nast |access-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222045319/http://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/6-star-wars-rogue-one-filming-locations-you-can-visit-right-now |url-status=live }} Also used as filming locations were the Krafla area with its volcanic crater{{cite web |url=http://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2016/12/15/star-wars-rogue-one-filming-locations/ |title=World In a galaxy far, far away – the real-life locations of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story that travellers can visit |last=Butler |first=Alex |date=December 15, 2016 |website=Lonely Planet |access-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222225122/http://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2016/12/15/star-wars-rogue-one-filming-locations/ |url-status=live }} and around Lake Mývatn's rock formations.{{cite web |url=http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/30071/20161219/rogue-one-news-visit-stunning-filming-locations-ultimate-star-wars.htm |title='Rogue One' News: Visit These Stunning Filming Locations To Have The Ultimate 'Star Wars' Journey |last=Deluyas |first=Elyssa |date=December 19, 2016 |website=Travelers Today |access-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221130314/http://www.travelerstoday.com/articles/30071/20161219/rogue-one-news-visit-stunning-filming-locations-ultimate-star-wars.htm |url-status=live }} The islands of Gan and Baresdhoo of the Laamu Atoll in the Maldives, as well as the former RAF Bovingdon airfield, were used to represent Scarif.{{cite web |url=http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/64417 |title=HaveeruOnline – Cast heads to Maldives for Star Wars shooting |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203204509/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/entertainment/64417 |archive-date=December 3, 2015 }}{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/07/15/star-wars-rogue-one-darth-vader-is-back-other-things-we-learned/ |title=Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader is back and other things we learned from the behind the scenes video |work=The Daily Telegraph |first=Robbie |last=Collin |date=July 16, 2016 |access-date=December 17, 2016 |archive-date=July 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160716130946/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/07/15/star-wars-rogue-one-darth-vader-is-back-other-things-we-learned/ |url-status=live }} Wadi Rum in Jordan and the fortification of Masada was used to represent Jedha.{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-bits-12/ |title=Rogue One Bits: New Details on Jedha, a Mysterious New Planet Name, and a First Look at New LEGO Sets |work=/Film |first=Jacob |last=Hall |date=August 9, 2016 |access-date=December 17, 2016 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220152309/http://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-bits-12/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/rogue-one-star-wars-story-briefing/ |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – everything you need to know |first1=Owen |last1=Williams |first2=Cameron |last2=Mcculloch-Keeble |work=Empire |date=February 23, 2016 |access-date=March 1, 2016 |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305191513/http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/rogue-one-star-wars-story-briefing/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/rogue-one-star-wars-story-complete-history-part-iii/ |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – The complete history, Part III |first=Dan |last=Jolin |work=Empire |date=December 14, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |archive-date=December 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217114840/http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/rogue-one-star-wars-story-complete-history-part-iii/ |url-status=live }} Pymmes Park in Edmonton, London was also used for location filming,{{cite news |url=http://www.theknowledgeonline.com/the-knowledge-bulletin/post/2016/05/12/re-shoots-for-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story |title=Re-shoots for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |work=The Knowledge |first=Nia |last=Daniels |date=May 12, 2016 |access-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221235937/http://www.theknowledgeonline.com/the-knowledge-bulletin/post/2016/05/12/re-shoots-for-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story |url-status=live }} and scenes set on Yavin 4 were filmed at Cardington Airfield. Gareth Edwards selected the London Underground's Canary Wharf station as a location for a chase scene in an Imperial base; the location shoot took place overnight, when the station was closed to the public.{{Cite news |last=Gani |first=Aisha |date=2016-04-07 |title=Star Wars: Rogue One clip apparently filmed at London tube station |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/apr/07/star-wars-rogue-one-london-jubilee-line-tube-station |access-date=2024-06-11 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}

Early reports put the production budget of the film at $200 million. After the film was released, according to reports based on tax filing in the United Kingdom, the film had spent an estimated total of $280.2 million and was eligible for UK film production tax breaks which brought the final net cost down to $232.4 million.{{Efn|Bar chart graphics in source detail the gross spend of $280.2 million and the net cost of $232.4 million}}{{cite web |last1=Reid |first1=Caroline |title='Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Becomes The Most Expensive Movie Ever Made |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/2023/02/26/star-wars-the-force-awakens-becomes-the-most-expensive-movie-in-history/ |website=Forbes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230226181100/https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/2023/02/26/star-wars-the-force-awakens-becomes-the-most-expensive-movie-in-history/ |archive-date=2023-02-26 |url-status=live |quote= |access-date=2024-08-10 }}{{Cite journal |last=FilmL.A. |date=May 23, 2017 |title=2016 Feature Film Study |url=https://www.filmla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2016_film_study_WEB.pdf |journal=FilmL.A. Feature Film Study |page=22 |access-date=November 22, 2018 |archive-date=July 31, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731191957/https://www.filmla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2016_film_study_WEB.pdf |url-status=live }}

On February 11, 2016, Disney executives stated the film was "virtually completed."{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/star-wars-rogue-one-virtually-completed-disney-absolutely-love-what-theyve-seen-a6866766.html |title=Star Wars: Rogue One virtually finished, Disney 'absolutely love' what they've seen |last=Loughrey |first=Clarisse |work=The Independent |date=February 11, 2016 |access-date=June 18, 2016 |archive-date=January 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115154645/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/star-wars-rogue-one-virtually-completed-disney-absolutely-love-what-they-ve-seen-a6866766.html |url-status=live }} Several weeks of pre-scheduled reshoots began in June 2016.{{Cite web |last1=Leadbeater |first1=Alex |date=December 16, 2016 |title=How Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Changed During Reshoots |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-reshoots-changes/ |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=ScreenRant}}{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2016/06/03/rogue-one-reshoots|title=What's true and false about the reshoots for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story|last=Breznican|first=Anthony|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 3, 2016|access-date=June 7, 2016|archive-date=June 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160606035443/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/06/03/rogue-one-reshoots|url-status=live}} Tony Gilroy, who was an uncredited writer on the film at the time, was hired to direct the reshoots and rework aspects of the film, earning him a screenwriting credit.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-drama-writer-tony-916695|title='Rogue One' Drama: Writer Tony Gilroy Taking on More Duties|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=August 3, 2016|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=October 24, 2018|archive-date=October 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181025071009/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-drama-writer-tony-916695|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/15/14268850/star-wars-rogue-one-reshoots-disney-gareth-edwards-tony-gilroy|title=Rogue One's reshoots show how Disney saved the first standalone Star Wars movie|first=Andrew|last=Liptak|date=January 15, 2017|website=The Verge|access-date=January 18, 2017|archive-date=January 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117133652/http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/15/14268850/star-wars-rogue-one-reshoots-disney-gareth-edwards-tony-gilroy|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-rogue-one-writer-tony-gilroy-opens-up-reshoots-1100060|title=Tony Gilroy on 'Rogue One' Reshoots: They Were in "Terrible Trouble"|last=Couch|first=Aaron|date=August 5, 2018|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=October 24, 2018|archive-date=October 24, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024232151/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-rogue-one-writer-tony-gilroy-opens-up-reshoots-1100060|url-status=live}} In 2023, Edwards disputed the reports that he was sidelined during the reshoots, saying that he remained heavily involved during the reshoots and worked with Gilroy.{{Cite web |last=Zee |first=Michaela |date=2023-10-02 |title='Rogue One' Director Says 'There Is So Much Inaccuracy' Surrounding Making of 'Star Wars' Prequel: 'We All Worked Together Until the Entire Last Minute' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/rogue-one-gareth-edwards-inaccurate-reports-reshoots-tony-gilroy-1235741792/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Child |first=Ben |date=2023-10-06 |title=Will we ever get to see Gareth Edwards' cut of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/06/gareth-edwards-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-tony-gilroy |access-date=2024-06-11 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}} The very last scene to be shot was Darth Vader attacking the Rebels.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/rogue-one-gareth-edwards-inaccurate-reports-reshoots-tony-gilroy-1235741792/|title='Rogue One' Director Says 'There Is So Much Inaccuracy' Surrounding Making of 'Star Wars' Prequel: 'We All Worked Together Until the Entire Last Minute'|first=Michaela|last= Zee|work=Variety|date=October 2, 2023 }} It was created by solely using digital tools.{{cite web |title=GALACTIC INNOVATIONS: STAR WARS AND ROGUE ONE |url=https://www.oscars.org/events/galactic-innovations-star-wars-rogue-one |publisher=Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |access-date=August 8, 2020 |date=June 4, 2019 |quote=This event contrasted the analog technologies developed for the first STAR WARS released in 1977 with the all-digital toolsets used to create ROGUE ONE released in 2016. |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805013602/https://oscars.org/events/galactic-innovations-star-wars-rogue-one |url-status=live }}

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) produced the film's visual effects. ILM used CGI and digitally altered archive footage to insert Peter Cushing's likeness over the body of actor Guy Henry.{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Samit |date=2016-12-27 |title=Rogue One filmmakers explain how they digitally recreated two characters |url=https://www.polygon.com/2016/12/27/14092060/rogue-one-star-wars-grand-moff-tarkin-princess-leia |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}} Lucasfilm secured permission from the late actor's estate to include him in the film. The team searched through archival footage of Cushing footage in order to find suitable reference material,{{Cite web |last=Lincoln |first=Kevin |date=2016-12-16 |title=How Did Rogue One Legally Re-create the Late Peter Cushing? |url=https://www.vulture.com/2016/12/rogue-one-peter-cushing-digital-likeness.html |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Vulture |language=en}} and Henry provided the motion capture and voice work. A digital model of Cushing was mapped over Henry's performance like a digital body mask. Cushing's mannerisms, including his manner of speaking, were studied by the creative team and applied to the digital Tarkin model.{{cite news |last1=Itzkoff |first1=Dave |title=How 'Rogue One' Brought Back Familiar Faces |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/27/movies/how-rogue-one-brought-back-grand-moff-tarkin.html |access-date=December 28, 2016 |work=The New York Times |date=December 27, 2016 |archive-date=December 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228014250/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/27/movies/how-rogue-one-brought-back-grand-moff-tarkin.html |url-status=live }} Cushing's estate was heavily involved with the creation and had input right down to "small, subtle adjustments."{{cite news |last1=Telegraph Film |title='Morbid and off-putting' or 'convincing'? Rogue One's CGI Peter Cushing gets a mixed response from Star Wars fans |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/12/16/morbid-off-putting-convincing-rogue-ones-cgi-peter-cushing-gets/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/12/16/morbid-off-putting-convincing-rogue-ones-cgi-peter-cushing-gets/ |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work=The Telegraph}}{{cbignore}}{{cite news |last1=Fullerton |first1=Huw |title=How a Holby City actor brought one of Star Wars' most iconic characters back to life |url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-15/how-a-holby-city-actor-brought-one-of-star-wars-most-iconic-characters-back-to-life |access-date=December 15, 2016 |date=December 15, 2016 |archive-date=December 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216040012/http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-15/how-a-holby-city-actor-brought-one-of-star-wars-most-iconic-characters-back-to-life |url-status=live }}{{cite news |first1=Kristopher |last1=Tapley |first2=Peter |last2=Debruge |title='Rogue One': What Peter Cushing's Digital Resurrection Means for the Industry |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/rogue-one-peter-cushing-digital-resurrection-cgi-1201943759/ |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work=Variety |date=December 16, 2016 |archive-date=December 21, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221095306/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/rogue-one-peter-cushing-digital-resurrection-cgi-1201943759/ |url-status=live }} A similar process was used in the portrayal of Princess Leia; Carrie Fisher's appearance as Leia in the first film was superimposed over the face of Norwegian actress Ingvild Deila and archival audio of Fisher saying "hope" was used to voice the character.{{cite news |last=Hooton |first=Christopher |date=December 19, 2016 |title=Rogue One's CGI Princess Leia: The sands of time are so cruel you can't even do motion capture for your younger self |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/rogue-one-cgi-princess-leia-organa-actress-carrie-fisher-ingvild-deila-motion-capture-new-star-wars-a7484161.html |newspaper=Independent |location=London |access-date=December 23, 2016 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205011211/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/rogue-one-cgi-princess-leia-organa-actress-carrie-fisher-ingvild-deila-motion-capture-new-star-wars-a7484161.html |url-status=live }}

Post-production of the film wrapped on November 28, 2016.{{cite news |url=https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-post-production-finished/ |title=Star Wars: Rogue One Finishes Post-Production |last=Leadbeater |first=Alex |work=Screen Rant |date=November 30, 2016 |access-date=November 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201014221/http://screenrant.com/star-wars-rogue-one-post-production-finished/ |archive-date=December 1, 2016 |url-status=live }}

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In March 2015, it was reported that Alexandre Desplat who had worked with Edwards on Godzilla (2014), would compose the score for Rogue One,{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-rogue-one-composer/ |title=Star Wars Rogue One Composer Is Alexandre Desplat, Not John Williams |date=March 16, 2015 |access-date=August 12, 2016 |archive-date=August 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813212049/http://www.slashfilm.com/star-wars-rogue-one-composer |url-status=live }} and had confirmed it in an April 2016 interview.{{cite web |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-bits-7/2/ |title=Rogue One Bits: Mads Mikkelsen Sheds More Light on His Character, Alexandre Desplat Talks, Disneyland Releases First Merch – Page 2 of 3 |work=/Film |date=May 2, 2016 |access-date=August 12, 2016 |archive-date=August 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806161239/http://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-bits-7/2 |url-status=live }} As the film's reshooting affected the post-production process, Desplat opted out from the project due to his commitments for scoring Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017), and was replaced by Michael Giacchino in September 2016.{{cite web |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-rogue-one-replaces-929387 |title='Star Wars: Rogue One' Replaces Its Composer (Exclusive) |last=Kit |first=Borys |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=September 15, 2016 |date=September 15, 2016 |archive-date=September 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916213041/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-rogue-one-replaces-929387 |url-status=live }} Giacchino only had four and a half weeks to compose the music for the film, beginning almost immediately after finishing scoring Doctor Strange. In addition to composing original themes, Giacchino incorporated some of John Williams' themes from previous films into the score. The official soundtrack was released by Walt Disney Records on December 16, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Skipper |first=Ben |date=2016-12-20 |title=Rogue One composer Michael Giacchino reveals puntastic titles for Star Wars score |url=https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/rogue-one-composer-michael-giacchino-reveals-puntastic-titles-for-star-wars-score-164922159.html |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=uk.movies.yahoo.com |language=en-GB}} An extended version of the soundtrack was released on February 11, 2022, which includes additional demos composed for the film score, and cues that were not included in the album, or being un-edited.{{Cite web |last=Newbold |first=Mark |date=2022-02-11 |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Extended Edition soundtrack, available on digital platforms now |url=https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-music-tv/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-extended-edition-soundtrack-available-on-digital-platforms-now/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Fantha Tracks {{!}} Daily Star Wars News |language=en-GB}} A vinyl edition was further released by Mondo in March 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-02-14 |title=Michael Giacchino's 'Rogue One' Soundtrack to Get Expanded Vinyl Release From Mondo |url=https://collider.com/rogue-one-soundtrack-michael-giacchino-vinyl-release-mondo/ |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Collider |language=en-US |archive-date=April 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424143633/https://collider.com/rogue-one-soundtrack-michael-giacchino-vinyl-release-mondo/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – Expanded Edition 4XLP |url=https://mondoshop.com/products/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-expanded-edition-4xlp |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Mondo |language=en |archive-date=April 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429062309/https://mondoshop.com/products/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-expanded-edition-4xlp |url-status=live }}

Promotion of Rogue One was initially delayed by the release of the film Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation in July 2015, because the titles were deemed too similar. Paramount Pictures registered and cleared the title with the Motion Picture Association of America in January 2015, well before Disney announced the title of its forthcoming Star Wars spinoff. Disney and Lucasfilm had to reach an agreement with Paramount over promotion in order to avoid any confusion in the public mind. Disney agreed to embargo promotion on Rogue One until after mid-2015, with the exception of a very short teaser which was screened at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim that year.{{cite web |last1=McClintock |first1=Pamela |title='Mission: Impossible 5' Gets a 'Rogue' Name, Trumps 'Star Wars' (Video) |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/mission-impossible-5-gets-a-783531 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=April 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042439/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mission-impossible-5-gets-a-783531 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |date=March 22, 2015 |url-status=live}}

A teaser trailer for Rogue One, released by Lucasfilm on April 7, 2016,{{Cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=2016-04-07 |title=‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Teaser Trailer Finally Premieres – Watch |url=https://deadline.com/2016/04/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer-felicity-jones-1201733437/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}} was praised by reviewers for its portrayal of strong female characters.{{Cite web |last=Wiest |first=Brianna |date=2016-08-12 |title=The New Trailer for 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Is Filled With Girl Power |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/rogue-one-star-wars-story-trailer |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Teen Vogue |language=en-US}} The Daily Telegraph described Jyn Erso's character as "a roguish, Han Solo-style heroine," calling the film "progressive," while noting its painstaking faithfulness to the production design style of the original Star Wars trilogy.{{cite web |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer: Felicity Jones makes a roguish, Han Solo-style heroine |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/star-wars-rogue-one/teaser-trailer/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/film/star-wars-rogue-one/teaser-trailer/ |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |website=The Telegraph |access-date=April 7, 2016 |date=April 7, 2016}}{{cbignore}} The Hollywood Reporter also noted the visual nods to the original trilogy, and examined the film's possible narrative direction, considering that the outcome is to some extent already revealed in the opening crawl of A New Hope.{{cite web |last1=McMillan |first1=Graeme |title='Rogue One' Teaser Brings Hope of a Subversive 'Star Wars' Prequel |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-teaser-analysis-hope-881706 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=April 7, 2016 |date=April 7, 2016 |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409202839/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-teaser-analysis-hope-881706 |url-status=live }} The Atlantic writer David Sims stated that the trailer brought "back some memorable pieces of architecture, from the lumbering AT-AT walkers to the Death Star itself, not to mention the glorious 70s costuming of Star Wars." He added that the trailer has "the look," blending the old with the new.{{cite news |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/04/the-star-wars-empire-rolls-on-with-rogue-one/477333/ |title=The Star Wars Empire Rolls on With Rogue One |first=David |last=Sims |work=The Atlantic |date=April 7, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409155302/http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/04/the-star-wars-empire-rolls-on-with-rogue-one/477333/ |url-status=live }} The trailer was viewed close to 30 million times in its first 29 hours, at a rate of 800,000 views per hour, from Facebook and YouTube, which is 200,000 views short of what the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens was receiving in November 2014.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/04/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer-online-web-traffic-1201734264/ |title='Rogue One' Teaser Blasts Off With Close To 30M Online Views Since Thursday Debut |author=Anthony D'Alessandro |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=April 8, 2016 |access-date=April 8, 2016 |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409045453/http://deadline.com/2016/04/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer-online-web-traffic-1201734264/ |url-status=live }}

In June 2016, Rogue One was promoted at the Star Wars Celebration Europe III event in London.{{Cite web |title=Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Key Art Reveals New Rogue One Characters |url=https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-celebration-europe-2016-key-art-reveals-new-rogue-one/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Star Wars |date=September 5, 2017 |language=en}} During the event, a new official poster was unveiled, which depicts a battle taking place on the tropical planet Scarif, with the Death Star looming large in a blue sky, above which is printed the tagline "A Rebellion Built on Hope". A second teaser trailer was screened exclusively at the event, and it was reviewed favorably by critics; The Daily Telegraph noted that the trailer revealed new locations such as the planets Jedha and Scarif, and that its most significant revelation came in the final seconds of the teaser, with the appearance of Darth Vader, reflected in a computer screen and accompanied by his classic breathing sound effect.{{cite news |last1=Collin |first1=Robbie |title=Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader is back and other things we learned from the behind the scenes video |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/07/15/star-wars-rogue-one-darth-vader-is-back-other-things-we-learned/ |access-date=July 20, 2016 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=July 16, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160716130946/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/07/15/star-wars-rogue-one-darth-vader-is-back-other-things-we-learned/ |archive-date=July 16, 2016 |url-status=live |url-access=subscription }} Variety also hailed the Vader reveal, and noted that the emphasis of the production was much more on the kinetic depiction of large battle sequences and full-on warfare, comparing it to Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 Vietnam War epic Apocalypse Now. A showreel was also shown during the event, which featured footage from the film, cut with behind-the-scenes shots and interviews with the director and cast members.{{cite web |last1=Kelley |first1=Seth |last2=Freer |first2=Ian |title='Rogue One': 'Star Wars' Film Releases New Footage, Poster |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/rogue-one-star-wars-film-new-footage-poster-1201815244/ |website=Variety |access-date=July 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160716130751/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/rogue-one-star-wars-film-new-footage-poster-1201815244/ |archive-date=July 16, 2016 |date=July 15, 2016 |url-status=live}} The second trailer was shown publicly during a broadcast of the 2016 Summer Olympics and received positive responses; Wired stated that the trailer was "littered with nostalgic throwbacks to the original trilogy," while Rolling Stone described the CGI landscape shots seen in the footage as "eye-poppingly gorgeous."{{cite magazine |last=Woollaston |first=Victoria |title=Darth Vader returns in the new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/rogue-one-full-trailer-darth-vader |access-date=August 12, 2016 |magazine=Wired |date=August 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812150949/http://www.wired.co.uk/article/rogue-one-full-trailer-darth-vader |archive-date=August 12, 2016 |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |last1=Bramesco |first1=Charles |title='Rogue One': 5 Things We Learned From New Trailer |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/rogue-one-5-things-we-learned-from-new-trailer-w434185 |access-date=August 12, 2016 |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=August 12, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812151111/http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/news/rogue-one-5-things-we-learned-from-new-trailer-w434185 |archive-date=August 12, 2016 |url-status=live}}

A further trailer released in October 2016 prompted The Hollywood Reporter to comment that the newly revealed footage looked like "a trailer to a different movie than the one advertised earlier," remarking that Jyn Erso appeared to be portrayed as a more vulnerable character, and highlighting the appearance of Galen Erso as a protective father figure.{{cite web |last1=McMillan |first1=Graeme |title='Rogue One': How the New Trailer Looks Like It's for a Different Movie Than Before |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-why-new-trailer-938145 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=October 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014013849/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-why-new-trailer-938145 |archive-date=October 14, 2016 |date=October 13, 2016 |url-status=live }} Vanity Fair also commented on the emphasis given to Jyn's relationship with her father, suggesting that Rogue One was drawing on "the Star Wars franchise's greatest natural resource: daddy issues."{{cite magazine |last1=Busis |first1=Hillary |title=New Rogue One Trailer Taps into the Star Wars Franchise's Greatest Natural Resource |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/10/star-wars-rogue-one-trailer-vader |magazine=Vanity Fair |access-date=October 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017220323/http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/10/star-wars-rogue-one-trailer-vader |archive-date=October 17, 2016 |date=October 13, 2016 |url-status=live }}

The film's publicity tour began in Mexico on November 23, 2016.{{cite web |title=The Mystery Box is Dead: Lucasfilm Shows Fans 20 Minutes of Rogue One |url=https://furiousfanboys.com/2016/11/mystery-box-dead-lucasfilm-shows-fans-20-minutes-rogue-one/ |website=Furious Fanboys |access-date=December 2, 2016 |archive-date=December 17, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161217204349/https://furiousfanboys.com/2016/11/mystery-box-dead-lucasfilm-shows-fans-20-minutes-rogue-one/ |url-status=live }}

In Asia, Disney focused marketing efforts on Donnie Yen, with his individual poster being used for marketing in territories including Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The official Star Wars Facebook page of the respective Asian countries also featured clips and videos of Donnie Yen speaking various languages, greeting fans and telling them to support the film. Disney also released various versions of international trailers with more footage of Yen.{{cite web |url=https://avclub.com/article/chinese-rogue-one-trailer-has-lots-new-donnie-yen--246978/ |title=Chinese Rogue One trailer has lots of new Donnie Yen footage |first=Sam |last=Barsanti |date=December 6, 2016 |access-date=June 13, 2017 |website=The A.V. Club |archive-date=May 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511084834/http://www.avclub.com/article/chinese-rogue-one-trailer-has-lots-new-donnie-yen--246978 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-china-trailer-donnie-yen-jiang-wen-felicity-jones-george-lucas-1201866606 |title='Rogue One' China Trailer Lands With More Footage Of Chinese Stars |last=Lodderhose |first=Diana |date=December 8, 2016 |access-date=July 9, 2017 |work=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=July 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711104115/http://deadline.com/2016/12/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-china-trailer-donnie-yen-jiang-wen-felicity-jones-george-lucas-1201866606/ |url-status=live }}

A tie-in novel to the film, Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel, was released on November 15, 2016.{{cite news |last1=Collinson |first1=Gary |title=Synopsis for Star Wars Catalyst novel offers background details on Rogue One |url=http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/09/synopsis-for-star-wars-catalyst-novel-offers-background-details-on-rogue-one/ |access-date=September 12, 2016 |work=Flickering Myth |date=September 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20160912225029/http://www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/09/synopsis-for-star-wars-catalyst-novel-offers-background-details-on-rogue-one/ |archive-date=September 12, 2016 |url-status=live}} Written by veteran Star Wars novelist James Luceno, the story is set some years before the events of Rogue One, and provides a backstory to the 2016 film.{{cite news |title=Rogue One Prequel Book Reveals Secret Origins of the Death Star |url=http://movieweb.com/star-wars-rogue-one-prequel-novel-death-star-origins/ |access-date=September 21, 2016 |work=MovieWeb |date=September 1, 2016 |archive-date=September 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923041848/http://movieweb.com/star-wars-rogue-one-prequel-novel-death-star-origins/ |url-status=live }} The novelization of the film was written by Alexander Freed, and released on December 16, 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/549622/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-by-alexander-freed/|title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Alexander Freed: 9780399178450 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books|website=PenguinRandomhouse.com|access-date=November 5, 2019|archive-date=October 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014050031/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/549622/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-by-alexander-freed/|url-status=live}}

Months after the film was released, Lucasfilm Press published two further novels, titled Star Wars: Rebel Rising and Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills on May 2, 2017. Rebel Rising was written by Beth Revis, and explains what happened to Jyn Erso between the time her mother died and the day when Rebel agents freed her from an Imperial labor camp, a time period that the film skips over in its opening minutes.{{cite web|last1=Ratcliffe|first1=Amy|title=Star Wars Novel Rebel Rising To Explore Jyn Erso's Backstory|url=https://nerdist.com/rebel-rising-novel-jyn-erso-backstory-star-wars/|website=Nerdist|access-date=November 16, 2017|archive-date=November 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116132706/https://nerdist.com/rebel-rising-novel-jyn-erso-backstory-star-wars/|url-status=dead}} Guardians of the Whills was written by novelist and comic writer Greg Rucka, and focuses on the characters Chirrut and Baze, telling their backstories as well as giving more context to the events that happened on Jedha prior to the Imperial occupation depicted in the film.

Months after the film was released, Marvel Comics adapted the film into a six-part comic book miniseries, which adds extra content.{{cite web |last1=Bui |first1=Hoai-Tran |title=New 'Rogue One' Scenes in the Comic Adaptation Flesh Out The Movie's Story |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-deleted-scenes-comics/ |website=/Film |date=September 13, 2017 |access-date=September 15, 2017 |archive-date=September 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915070605/http://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-deleted-scenes-comics/ |url-status=live }} In August 2017, IDW Publishing announced that it would make a one-shot graphic novel adaptation of the film, which was released one day after the Marvel miniseries' collection was released. Unlike the Marvel miniseries, this graphic novel will have slightly more cartoonish visuals.{{cite web|title=EXCLUSIVE: Star Wars: Rogue One Graphic Novel Adaptation (Preview)|url=https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-star-wars-rogue-one-graphic-novel-adaptation/|website=CBR|date=November 25, 2017|access-date=December 11, 2017|archive-date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211161003/https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-star-wars-rogue-one-graphic-novel-adaptation/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=New Rogue One Graphic Novel Adaptation Coming from IDW|url=https://www.starwars.com/news/new-rogue-one-graphic-novel-adaptation-coming-from-idw|website=Star Wars|date=August 21, 2017|access-date=December 11, 2017|archive-date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211160847/http://www.starwars.com/news/new-rogue-one-graphic-novel-adaptation-coming-from-idw|url-status=live}}

In the same month, Marvel Comics released the Star Wars: Rogue One – Cassian & K-2SO Special, a 40-page one-shot comic focusing on the first meeting between Cassian Andor and K-2SO. The comic was written by Duane Swierczynski and pencilled by Fernando Blanco.{{Cite web |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |date=May 19, 2017 |title=Marvel to Debut 'Rogue One' Comic Prequel 'Cassian and K-2SO' |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-expands-star-wars-comic-book-line-rogue-one-prequel-1005604/ |access-date=11 June 2024 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

A downloadable expansion pack for Star Wars Battlefront (2015), titled Rogue One: Scarif, was released in December 2016, and added content based on the film, including new game modes, a map based on the planet Scarif, and Jyn Erso and Orson Krennic as playable characters.{{Cite web |last=Devore |first=Jordan |date=December 6, 2016 |title=Review: Star Wars Battlefront: Rogue One: Scarif |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-star-wars-battlefront-rogue-one-scarif/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211117031653/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-star-wars-battlefront-rogue-one-scarif/ |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=Destructoid}} A free virtual reality mission for PlayStation 4 was also released alongside the expansion.{{Cite web |last=Rivera |first=Joshua |date=December 7, 2016 |title=Thanks to Star Wars: Battlefront, You Can Finally Fly an X-Wing in VR |url=https://www.gq.com/story/star-wars-battlefront-vr |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211117031625/https://www.gq.com/story/star-wars-battlefront-vr |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=GQ}} A free update for Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) was released in April 2020, adding a different Scarif map and other Rogue One-inspired content.{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Cass |date=April 28, 2020 |title=Star Wars Battlefront 2's Scarif update appears to be its last |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/28/21240312/star-wars-battlefront-2-final-update-scarif-rogue-one |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211117031606/https://www.polygon.com/2020/4/28/21240312/star-wars-battlefront-2-final-update-scarif-rogue-one |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=Polygon}} Several characters and concepts from the film were also included in the mobile games Star Wars: Force Arena,{{Cite web |last=Minotti |first=Mike |date=November 17, 2016 |title=Star Wars: Force Arena for mobile sure looks like a MOBA |url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/11/17/star-wars-force-arena-for-mobile-sure-looks-like-a-moba/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211117031449/https://venturebeat.com/2016/11/17/star-wars-force-arena-for-mobile-sure-looks-like-a-moba/ |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=VentureBeat}} Star Wars Commander,{{Cite web |last=Minotti |first=Mike |date=September 30, 2016 |title=Star Wars: Commander mobile game gets Rogue One content |url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/09/30/star-wars-commander-mobile-game-gets-rogue-one-content/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211117031406/https://venturebeat.com/2016/09/30/star-wars-commander-mobile-game-gets-rogue-one-content/ |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=VentureBeat}} and Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.{{Cite web |last=Takahashi |first=Dean |date=October 29, 2016 |title=EA keeps fans coming back to the Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes mobile game |url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/10/29/how-ea-keeps-fans-coming-back-to-star-wars-galaxy-of-heroes-mobile-game/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211117031350/https://venturebeat.com/2016/10/29/how-ea-keeps-fans-coming-back-to-star-wars-galaxy-of-heroes-mobile-game/ |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=November 17, 2021 |website=VentureBeat}}

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Rogue One premiered at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on December 10, 2016.{{cite news |last1=Hughes |first1=Mark |title=How Disney And Dolby Brought 'Rogue One' To Historic Pantages |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2017/01/07/how-disney-and-dolby-brought-rogue-one-to-historic-pantages/ |access-date=January 17, 2017 |work=Forbes |date=January 7, 2017 |archive-date=January 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118141404/http://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2017/01/07/how-disney-and-dolby-brought-rogue-one-to-historic-pantages/ |url-status=live }} The film was released in certain European countries on December 14, 2016, in North America on December 16, and in China on January 6, 2017.{{cite news |last1=Pressberg |first1=Matt |title=Here's Why 'Rogue One' Failed to Take Off in China |url=https://thewrap.com/heres-rogue-one-failed-take-off-china/ |access-date=January 17, 2017 |work=Forbes |date=January 10, 2017 |archive-date=January 13, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113135917/http://www.thewrap.com/heres-rogue-one-failed-take-off-china/ |url-status=live }}

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Rogue One was released on Digital HD on March 24, 2017, and by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and DVD on April 4.{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-rogue-ones-digital-and-blu-raydvd-releas/1100-6448126/ |title=Star Wars: Rogue One's Digital And Blu-ray/DVD Release Dates Announced, Bonus Features Revealed |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |work=GameSpot |date=February 22, 2017 |access-date=February 23, 2017 |archive-date=September 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902024658/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-rogue-ones-digital-and-blu-raydvd-releas/1100-6448126/ |url-status=live }} The film made a revenue of $81.1 million with nearly 4 million units sold, making it the third best-selling title of 2017 behind Moana and Beauty and the Beast.{{cite web|title=Top Selling Video Titles in the United States in 2017|url=http://www.the-numbers.com/home-market/packaged-media-sales/2017|website=The Numbers|access-date=December 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203153819/http://www.the-numbers.com/home-market/packaged-media-sales/2017|archive-date=December 3, 2017|url-status=live}} It was also released on Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 31, 2020, whilst also being reissued on Blu-ray and DVD.{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Julia |date=February 19, 2020 |title=Fans can soon buy the original Star Wars trilogy, prequels, and The Force Awakens in 4K UHD |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/19/21143786/star-wars-trilogy-prequel-4k-uhd-rise-of-skywalker-boxset-digital-physical-release-date |access-date=June 14, 2024 |website=The Verge |language=en}}

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To promote the release of Andor, Disney re-released Rogue One into over 150 IMAX theaters across the United States and Canada on August 26, 2022, featuring an exclusive preview of the Disney+ series ahead of its three-episode premiere on September 21, 2022.{{Cite news |last=Welsh |first=Oli |date=August 17, 2022 |title=Rogue One heading back to theaters ahead of Andor on Disney Plus |work=Polygon |url=https://www.polygon.com/star-wars/23309464/rogue-one-imax-theaters-rerelease-andor-disney-plus |access-date=February 24, 2023}}{{Cite web |last=Reichert |first=Corinne |date=August 17, 2022 |title='Rogue One' Is Coming Back to Theaters, Plus 'Andor' Sneak Peek |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/rogue-one-is-coming-back-to-imax-with-andor-sneak-peek/ |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=CNET |language=en}}

Rogue One grossed $534.9 million in the United States and Canada, and $523.9 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $1.059 billion. Deadline Hollywood calculated the film's net profit as $319.6 million, accounting for production budgets, marketing, talent participation, and other costs; box office grosses and home media revenues placed it third on their list of 2016's "Most Valuable Blockbusters".{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2017/04/rogue-one-box-office-profit-2016-1202054697/ |title=No. 3 'Rogue One' Box Office Profits – 2016 Most Valuable Movie Blockbuster Tournament |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=April 3, 2017 |access-date=April 3, 2017 |archive-date=April 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403211444/http://deadline.com/2017/04/rogue-one-box-office-profit-2016-1202054697/ |url-status=live }}

In late November 2016, box office projections for the United States and Canada had the film grossing $100–150 million during its opening weekend.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/11/rogue-one-advance-ticket-sales-projected-box-office-opening-1201858940/ |title='Rogue One' Hits Tracking With $100M-$140M; UK Tickets Available, So When Do U.S. Sales Begin? |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=November 22, 2016 |access-date=November 23, 2016 |archive-date=November 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123120418/http://deadline.com/2016/11/rogue-one-advance-ticket-sales-projected-box-office-opening-1201858940/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-tracking-huge-130m-us-debut-949896 |title='Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Tracking for Huge $130M-Plus U.S. Debut |last=McClintock |first=Pamela |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=November 22, 2016 |access-date=November 23, 2016 |archive-date=November 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123004301/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-tracking-huge-130m-us-debut-949896 |url-status=live }} Disney chairman Bob Iger noted that Disney and Lucasfilm did not expect Rogue One to match The Force Awakens{{'}} total gross of $2.1 billion, nor its $248 million opening.{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/star-wars-rogue-one-vs-force-awakens-bob-iger-1201866852/ |title='Star Wars: Rogue One' Not Expected to Do 'Force Awakens' Business, Disney CEO Says |last=Lang |first=Brent |work=Variety |date=November 22, 2016 |access-date=November 23, 2016 |archive-date=November 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161123201035/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/star-wars-rogue-one-vs-force-awakens-bob-iger-1201866852/ |url-status=live }} Pre-sale tickets for the film went on sale at 12:01 am EST on November 28, 2016. Within 10 minutes, ticket sale sites such as Fandango crashed, much like they had in advance of The Force Awakens the year prior.{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alishagrauso/2016/11/28/pre-sales-for-rogue-one-crash-fandangos-site-and-disney-benefits-from-it/ |title=Pre-Sales For 'Rogue One' Crash Fandango's Site – And Disney Benefits From It |date=November 28, 2016 |author=Grauso, Alisha |work=Forbes |access-date=September 11, 2017 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107033930/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alishagrauso/2016/11/28/pre-sales-for-rogue-one-crash-fandangos-site-and-disney-benefits-from-it/ |url-status=live }} In its first 24 hours, the film had the second-highest number of pre-sale tickets ever sold, behind only The Force Awakens.{{cite web |date=November 29, 2016 |title='Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Has Second-Highest First Day of Ticketing Pre-Sales |author=Lang, Brent |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/box-office/rogue-one-star-wars-story-box-office-1201929141/ |access-date=December 12, 2017 |archive-date=December 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229172257/https://variety.com/2016/film/box-office/rogue-one-star-wars-story-box-office-1201929141/ |url-status=live }} Worldwide, the film was expected to gross $280–350 million in its opening weekend.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/rogue-one-star-wars-story-preview-box-office-social-media-1201871704/ |title='Rogue One' Blasting Off To Est. $30M Thursday Night – B.O. Update |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=December 18, 2016 |access-date=December 19, 2016 |archive-date=December 19, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219142848/http://deadline.com/2016/12/rogue-one-star-wars-story-preview-box-office-social-media-1201871704/ |url-status=live }}

In the United States, the film made $29 million from its Thursday night previews, making it the highest-grossing Thursday opening of 2016. On Friday, the film grossed $71.1 million, and $46.3 million the next day, securing a total of $155.1 million in its opening weekend, the third-biggest debut of 2016. It topped the box office once again in its second weekend, grossing $64 million (down 58.7%) over the three day weekend, and $96.1 million over the four day weekend. On Christmas Day, it grossed $25.9 million.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/12/why-him-975k-thursday-previews-box-office-1201875344/ |title='Rogue One' & 'Sing' Christmas Juggernaut Leaves Room For Specialty Films – Final Weekend Update |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=December 27, 2016 |access-date=December 30, 2016 |archive-date=June 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616030826/https://deadline.com/2016/12/why-him-975k-thursday-previews-box-office-1201875344/ |url-status=live }} It finished first at the box office again in its third weekend, grossing $49.6 million (−22.5%) over the three-day weekend and $65.5 million over the four-day weekend.{{cite web |url=https://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4249&p=.htm |title='Moana' Threepeats at #1, 'La La Land' Opens Big in Limited Release |author=Brad Brevet |work=Box Office Mojo |date=December 11, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |archive-date=December 11, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161211212935/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=4249&p=.htm |url-status=live }} In its fourth weekend, Sunday projections had the film grossing $22 million, besting newcomer Hidden Figures{{'}} $21.8 million. However, final figures the following day revealed the film tallied a weekend total of $21.9 million, falling to second place behind Hidden Figures{{'}} $22.8 million.{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2017/01/rogue-one-hidden-figures-underworld-blood-wars-weekend-box-office-1201879773/ |title='Rogue One' Doesn't Want To Fall To 'Hidden Figures' As Winter Storm Helena Closes Theaters |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=January 9, 2017 |access-date=December 7, 2019 |archive-date=April 18, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418180445/https://deadline.com/2017/01/rogue-one-hidden-figures-underworld-blood-wars-weekend-box-office-1201879773/ |url-status=live }} The IMAX re-release of the film on August 26, 2022, made $1.1 million over the weekend, bringing its running IMAX total to $105 million, 10th all-time.{{cite web |first=Anthony |last=D'Alessandro |date=August 27, 2022 |title=Horror Pic 'The Invitation' Leads Worst Weekend At This Summer's Box Office, All Pics Grossing $54M |url=https://deadline.com/2022/08/box-office-the-invitation-1235101502/ |access-date=August 27, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |archive-date=August 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220827150631/https://deadline.com/2022/08/box-office-the-invitation-1235101502/ |url-status=live }}

The film has received generally favourable reviews, praising its aesthetics and narrative. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of {{RT data|score}} based on {{RT data|count}} reviews, with an average rating of {{RT data|average}}. The site's critical consensus reads, "Rogue One draws deep on Star Wars mythology while breaking new narrative and aesthetic ground and suggesting a bright blockbuster future for the franchise."{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes|title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |id={{RT data|rtid|noprefix=y}} |type=m |access-date={{RT data|access date}} }}{{RT data|edit}} On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score 65 out of 100, based on 51 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".{{cite Metacritic |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story |id=rogue-one-a-star-wars-story |type=movie |access-date=February 15, 2021}} Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported film goers gave the film a 91% overall positive score.{{cite web |title= Did Audiences Enjoy 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'? Deciphering Online User Reviews From Exit Polls |url= https://deadline.com/2017/12/star-wars-the-last-jedi-rotten-tomatoes-metacritic-imdb-users-cinemascore-posttrak-1202228837/ |first= Anthony |last= D'Alessandro |website= Deadline Hollywood |date= December 17, 2017 |access-date= April 10, 2018 |archive-date= December 23, 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181223234045/https://deadline.com/2017/12/star-wars-the-last-jedi-rotten-tomatoes-metacritic-imdb-users-cinemascore-posttrak-1202228837/ |url-status= live }}

IGN reviewer Eric Goldman gave the film 9 out of 10, describing Rogue One's storytelling being related to the plot of Star Wars (1977) as a "tricky gambit", but praised it for being clear and connected. He also enjoyed the visual aesthetic, which he opined helped establish its own identity, and praised the performances of Jones, Luna, and Tudyk. He disliked the film's connection to other Star Wars films, disliking the use of digital effects to recreate a character from the original trilogy, deeming it as "uncanny valley."{{cite web |url=https://ign.com/articles/2016/12/13/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-review?read |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Review |work=IGN |first=Eric |last=Goldman |date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=December 14, 2016 |archive-date=December 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215112559/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/12/13/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-review?read |url-status=live }} Peter Travers of Rolling Stone affirmed the film as being reminiscent of the original trilogy, and enjoyed Edward's direction and the pacing. He especially enjoyed Jones' performance and the action sequences in the third act, although he felt the film's exposition slightly undermined character interactions. Travers went on to give the film 4 stars.{{cite magazine |last=Travers |first=Peter |author-link=Peter Travers |date=December 13, 2016 |title=Peter Travers: 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Movie Review |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/peter-travers-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-movie-review-w454808 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117063544/https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/peter-travers-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-movie-review-w454808 |archive-date=January 17, 2018 |access-date=December 14, 2016 |magazine=Rolling Stone}} /Film rated Rogue One an 8 out of 10, with writer Peter Sciretta enjoying the darker tone, action sequences, Giacchino's score, and felt it retroactively improved Star Wars by providing additional context and backstory. Sciretta wished the film focused on further characterization, which he felt was neglected due to the ensemble cast and runtime.{{cite web |title=Rogue One Spoiler Free Review: Finally A Good Star Wars Prequel |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-spoiler-free-review/ |work=/Film |access-date=December 13, 2016 |date=December 13, 2016 |first=Peter |last=Sciretta |archive-date=December 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214094404/http://www.slashfilm.com/rogue-one-spoiler-free-review/ |url-status=live }}

Justin Chang, writing for the Los Angeles Times, praised Fraser's cinematography and also enjoyed the action sequences, feeling its storytelling would "immediately ascend to classic status" and justified its existence. He particularly emphasized the cast, and commended the performances of Yen, Luna, and Jones; he defended the ensemble cast from criticism by contending it highlighted the film's anti-fascist themes. Chang also speculated that the film had faster pacing due to wanting to avoid criticisms of slow pacing from the prequel trilogy.{{cite web |last=Chang |first=Justin |author-link=Justin Chang |date=December 13, 2016 |title='Rogue One' adds an uneven but thrilling wrinkle to the mythology of 'Star Wars' |url=https://latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-rogue-one-review-20161209-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207155218/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-rogue-one-review-20161209-story.html |archive-date=December 7, 2019 |access-date=December 7, 2019 |work=Los Angeles Times}} Peter Bradshaw, a film critic of The Guardian giving a 4 star rating, enjoyed the film for providing "muscular and adroit "variations on familiar Star Wars elements and themes in addition to the depiction of the Death Star. He also offered general praise for cast performances, including that of Mikkelsen, Mendelsohn, Jones, Tudyk, Yen, and Luna, but felt the film did not "go rogue at any stage" and considered it to be released during the cultural zeitgeist of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).{{cite news |last=Bradshaw |first=Peter |author-link=Peter Bradshaw |date=December 15, 2016 |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story review – a sleek addition to the fleet |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/dec/13/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-review-felicity-jones-gareth-edwards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214231151/https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/dec/13/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-review-felicity-jones-gareth-edwards |archive-date=December 14, 2016 |access-date=December 23, 2016 |newspaper=The Guardian}} In another 4 star review for The Guardian, Mark Kermode further praised the cast, enjoying the diversity and positively compared Jyn's character to that of Ellen Ripley from the film Aliens (1986). He also praised the cinematography of the battle scenes, which he described as being evocative of the Normandy landings and Vietnam War, and felt the standalone nature of the film allowed it to raise the dramatic stakes during the third act.{{cite news |last=Kermode |first=Mark |author-link=Mark Kermode |date=19 December 2016 |title=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story review – back to the retro future |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/dec/18/rogue-one-star-wars-story-review |access-date=16 November 2023 |newspaper=The Guardian}}

In a more critical review, The Washington Post's Ann Hornaday regarded the film as being simplistic and a "placeholder", comparing its imagery to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and Arrival (2016). She positively regarded the visual aesthetic, Giacchino's score, and darker tone, but thought the plot was unoriginal and lacked the tone of previous Star Wars films. That said, she regarded the film as superior to the prequel trilogy.{{cite news |last1=Hornaday |first1=Ann |date=December 13, 2016 |title='Rogue One' doesn't offer much joy, but Star Wars fans will enjoy it anyway |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/rogue-one-doesnt-offer-much-joy-but-star-wars-fans-will-enjoy-it-anyway/2016/12/13/6994a9c0-c143-11e6-9a51-cd56ea1c2bb7_story.html |url-access=registration |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20161213210741/https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/rogue-one-doesnt-offer-much-joy-but-star-wars-fans-will-enjoy-it-anyway/2016/12/13/6994a9c0-c143-11e6-9a51-cd56ea1c2bb7_story.html?utm_term=.a18b34aee234 |archive-date=December 13, 2016 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |newspaper=The Washington Post}} Similarly, giving a C+ grade, IndieWire's David Ehrlich similarly regarded it as "a spirited but agonizingly safe attempt to ... to keep the wheels greased between proper installments". He lauded the opening scene and final act, saying the latter reminded him of Star Wars "as we remembered it", and praised the set design and visuals as "gorgeous." He also enjoyed how the film reconciled narrative elements between the original and newer Star Wars films, but felt the lack of interesting character development and requirement to adhere to pre-existing narratives was to its detriment.{{cite web |last=Ehrlich |first=David |date=December 13, 2016 |title='Rogue One' Review: The First 'Star Wars' Spinoff Is a Scrappy Space Adventure That Plays Things Painfully Safe |url=https://indiewire.com/2016/12/rogue-one-review-star-wars-1201757457/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214000243/https://www.indiewire.com/2016/12/rogue-one-review-star-wars-1201757457/ |archive-date=December 14, 2016 |access-date=December 14, 2016 |website=IndieWire}} A. O. Scott and Richard Brody, writing for The New York Times and The New Yorker respectively, more heavily scrutinized the film and gave negative reviews. Both felt that it did not expand upon the Star Wars mythos, criticized the script, and considered the film to ultimately not justify its existence. Scott regarded the film as being "mediocre" and primarily critiqued the plot and thematic content, which he believed to be underdeveloped.{{cite web |author-link=A. O. Scott |last=Scott |first=A. O. |title=Review: 'Rogue One' Leaves 'Star Wars' Fans Wanting More and Less |date=December 13, 2016 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/13/movies/star-wars-rogue-one-review.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=March 3, 2017 |archive-date=February 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228104448/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/13/movies/star-wars-rogue-one-review.html |url-status=live }} Meanwhile, Brody, who went on to call it "lobotomized and depersonalized," felt Edwards overlooked many aspects of Star Wars lore. Brody positively regarded Fraser's cinematography, and considered it his favorite element of the film, but was not affected by the death of major characters as he was not emotionally invested in their story.{{cite magazine |last=Brody |first=Richard |author-link=Richard Brody |date=December 13, 2016 |title="Rogue One" Reviewed: Is it Time to Abandon the "Star Wars" Franchise? |url=https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/rogue-one-reviewed-is-it-time-to-abandon-the-star-wars-franchise |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309041108/https://www.newyorker.com/culture/richard-brody/rogue-one-reviewed-is-it-time-to-abandon-the-star-wars-franchise |archive-date=March 9, 2021 |access-date=December 13, 2016 |magazine=The New Yorker}}

Rogue One introduced many new characters into the Star Wars mythology, with Chirrut Îmwe, played by Donnie Yen, and K-2SO, played by Alan Tudyk, being the most popular. In a poll on the official Star Wars website in May 2017, in which more than 50,000 people voted, Chirrut Îmwe was voted as the most popular Rogue One character.{{cite web |author=Star Wars |url=http://www.starwars.com/news/who-is-your-favorite-character-in-rogue-oneem |title=Star Wars: Who is your favorite Rogue One Character |work=StarWars.com |date=May 20, 2017 |accessdate=July 9, 2017}}

George Lucas was reported to have enjoyed the film more than The Force Awakens; upon hearing this, Edwards said, "I can die happy now."{{cite web|url=http://io9.gizmodo.com/george-lucas-likes-rogue-one-more-than-force-awakens-a-1789694908|title=George Lucas Likes Rogue One More Than Force Awakens, and Other Fun Facts We Learned This Weekend|first=Cheryl|last=Eddy|website=io9|date=December 5, 2016|access-date=October 16, 2018|archive-date=June 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162409/https://io9.gizmodo.com/george-lucas-likes-rogue-one-more-than-force-awakens-a-1789694908|url-status=live}}

The film was praised for its exploration of ethics in engineering; in a reviewer's words, "the core ethical arc of the film is one man's decision to engineer the Death Star in such a way as to prevent its use for galactic domination. One could fairly re-title the movie to 'Rogue One: an Engineering Ethics Story.'"{{Cite web |url= https://boingboing.net/2016/12/19/rogue-one-an-engineering-et.html |title= Rogue One: an "engineering ethics" case-study disguised as a Star Wars movie [SPOILERS] |date= December 19, 2016 |website= Boing Boing |access-date= December 18, 2019 |archive-date= December 18, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191218193709/https://boingboing.net/2016/12/19/rogue-one-an-engineering-et.html |url-status= live }}{{Cite web |url= https://elezea.com/2017/03/rogue-one-and-the-ethics-of-engineering/ |title= Rogue One as a story about engineering and design ethics |date= March 22, 2017 |website= Elezea |access-date= December 18, 2019 |archive-date= December 18, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191218193712/https://elezea.com/2017/03/rogue-one-and-the-ethics-of-engineering/ |url-status= live }}{{Cite web |url= https://www.crcpress.com/authors/news/i3150-rogue-one-an-industrial-design-engineering-ethics-story |title= Featured Authors News Detail – CRC Press Online |website= www.crcpress.com |access-date= December 18, 2019 |archive-date= December 18, 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191218193716/https://www.crcpress.com/authors/news/i3150-rogue-one-an-industrial-design-engineering-ethics-story |url-status= live }}

James Seddon, writer for the military news website Task & Purpose lauded Rogue One as the Star Wars film that best reflects real military experience. Many details, resonate with his own military service and seem real to veterans: "The spacecraft rattle annoyingly. Places where hands would naturally grab, or gear would rub, have the paint worn off. Cockpit windows are scratched, and, if the sunlight hits them wrong, they are hard to see through. Headphones get hung on a convenient grab rail and not on the hanger designed for them—if there even was a hanger. Apparently, designers of military vehicles in galaxies far, far, away have also never actually operated them in the field." He also pointed to aspects beyond the film's production design, like Rebel Lt. Sefla's muzzle discipline, the "bitter stoicism" predominant among characters who "spend most of their time wet, uncomfortable, afraid, and bickering" even as they work diligently to complete their mission, and the moral ambiguity of some of the Rebels' actions.{{cite news|last=Seddon|first=James|title=Why 'Rogue One' is the best Star Wars movie for military veterans|url=https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/rogue-one-star-wars-veterans/|newspaper=Task & Purpose|date=June 10, 2022|access-date=July 3, 2022|archive-date=July 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702223349/https://taskandpurpose.com/culture/rogue-one-star-wars-veterans/|url-status=live}}

While much of the computer-generated imagery (CGI) received positive reviews, some news organizations published criticism about certain aspects, including the visual effects (VFX) that were used to revive Peter Cushing, who had died in 1994, as Grand Moff Tarkin.{{cite news |last=Hawkes |first=Rebecca |date=December 20, 2016 |title=From Rogue One's Peter Cushing to Audrey Hepburn: 6 stars who were digitally brought back to life |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/rogue-ones-peter-cushing-audrey-hepburn-stars-digitally-brought/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/rogue-ones-peter-cushing-audrey-hepburn-stars-digitally-brought/ |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |access-date=December 23, 2016}}{{cbignore}} The Guardian{{'}}s Catherine Shoard described the "resurrection" as a "digital indignity."{{cite news |last=Shoard |first=Catherine |date=December 21, 2016 |title=Peter Cushing is dead. Rogue One's resurrection is a digital indignity |url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/21/peter-cushing-rogue-one-resurrection-cgi |newspaper=The Guardian |location=London |access-date=December 24, 2016 |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222052252/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/dec/21/peter-cushing-rogue-one-resurrection-cgi |url-status=live }} Joseph Walsh of The Guardian raised legal and ethical issues about bringing a long-dead actor to life.{{cite news |last=Walsh |first=Joseph |date=December 16, 2016 |title=Rogue One: the CGI resurrection of Peter Cushing is thrilling – but is it right? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/dec/16/rogue-one-star-wars-cgi-resurrection-peter-cushing |newspaper=The Guardian |location=London |access-date=December 23, 2016 |archive-date=December 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223122751/https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2016/dec/16/rogue-one-star-wars-cgi-resurrection-peter-cushing |url-status=live }} Lucasfilm had obtained permission from Cushing's estate before deciding to use his likeness. The Washington Times{{'}} Eric Althoff rejected the entire concept of using CGI to recreate a deceased actor: "Alas, what we get is, basically, not a simulation, but an approximation of a simulation—a dead character portrayed by a living actor inhabiting not the character, but imitating the dead actor."{{cite news |last=Althoff |first=Eric |date=December 20, 2016 |title=The Force reawakens deceased cast—probably for years to come |url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/20/rogue-one-uncanny-valley-grand-moff-tarkin-likely-/ |newspaper=The Washington Times |location=Washington, DC |access-date=December 23, 2016 |archive-date=December 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228155539/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/20/rogue-one-uncanny-valley-grand-moff-tarkin-likely-/ |url-status=live }}

Some journalists also criticized the quality of the CGI that was used to represent a younger Carrie Fisher in order to portray Princess Leia at an earlier time, as well as its suitability in movie-making. Eliana Dockterman of Time wrote that "there was something particularly plastic about this version of the young Carrie Fisher—so smooth and so perfect it couldn't be real—that pulled me out of the moment."{{cite magazine |url=https://time.com/4604996/rogue-one-grand-moff-tarkin-princess-leia-cgi/ |title=Let's Talk About Grand Moff Tarkin in Rogue One |last=Dockterman |first=Eliana |date=December 19, 2016 |magazine=Time |access-date=December 23, 2016 |quote=... the effect ends up showing the limitations of the technology. It's also distracting: As you ponder what, exactly, is off about this not-human-enough figure—something in the facial movements—you begin to lose track of the plot. |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222201637/http://time.com/4604996/rogue-one-grand-moff-tarkin-princess-leia-cgi/ |url-status=live }} Kelly Lawler of USA Today said that "while Tarkin is merely unnerving, the Leia cameo is so jarring as to take the audience completely out of the film at its most emotional moment. Leia's appearance was meant to help the film end on a hopeful note (quite literally, as 'hope' is her line), but instead it ends on a weird and unsettling one."{{cite news |last=Lawler |first=Kelly |date=December 19, 2016 |title=How the 'Rogue One' ending went wrong |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/12/19/how-rogue-one-ending-went-wrong/95519816/ |newspaper=USA Today |access-date=December 23, 2016 |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222155421/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/12/19/how-rogue-one-ending-went-wrong/95519816/ |url-status=live }} Michael Cavna of The Washington Post described the facial effect as feeling "distractingly artificial and nearly alien, like a plastered death mask robbed of authentic actorly effect, well beyond the usual artifice of Botox."{{cite news |last=Cavna |first=Michael |date=December 15, 2016 |title=One of the best performances in 'Rogue One' is by an actor who died in 1994 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/12/15/one-of-the-best-performances-in-rogue-one-is-by-an-actor-who-died-in-1994/ |newspaper=The Washington Post |location=Washington, DC |access-date=December 24, 2016 |archive-date=December 22, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161222151235/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/12/15/one-of-the-best-performances-in-rogue-one-is-by-an-actor-who-died-in-1994/ |url-status=live }} For her part, Fisher was shown the CGI rendition of her younger self for the film by Kathleen Kennedy and "loved it."{{Cite web |last=Whitney |first=E. Oliver WhitneyE Oliver |date=2017-03-15 |title=Carrie Fisher Thought Princess Leia's 'Rogue One' Cameo Was Actual Footage |url=https://screencrush.com/carrie-fisher-rogue-one-leia-reaction/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=ScreenCrush |language=en}}

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Rogue One received two Academy Award nominations for Best Sound Mixing and Best Visual Effects.

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On November 8, 2018, it was announced that a live-action prequel series was officially in development and set to air on Disney's streaming service, Disney+. The series takes place five years before the events in Rogue One and focuses on Cassian Andor with Diego Luna reprising the role.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/rogue-one-prequel-streaming-series-diego-luna-star-wars-disney-plus-1202498593/|title='Rogue One' Prequel Series In Works For Disney's Streaming Service, Now Named Disney+|first1=Dawn C.|last1=Chmielewski|first2=Patrick|last2=Hipes|publisher=Deadline|date=November 8, 2018|access-date=November 9, 2018|archive-date=November 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109021432/https://deadline.com/2018/11/rogue-one-prequel-streaming-series-diego-luna-star-wars-disney-plus-1202498593/|url-status=live}} The first season debuted on September 21, 2022, and focuses on Cassian's involvement in the Rebellion.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22168641/star-wars-andor-cassian-disney-plus-2022-diego-luna|title=Star Wars: Andor starring Rogue One's Diego Luna is premiering on Disney Plus on September 21, 2022.|last=Peters|first=Jay|date=December 10, 2020|access-date=November 6, 2021|website=The Verge|archive-date=December 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211000155/https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/10/22168641/star-wars-andor-cassian-disney-plus-2022-diego-luna|url-status=live}} The second season debuted on April 22, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=2023-12-05 |title=Star Wars Andor Season 2 Release Date Delayed Until 2025 |url=https://gizmodo.com/andor-season-2-release-date-star-wars-disney-plus-luna-1851075205 |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Gizmodo |language=en}}

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