Star Warshistory will be made in just a few short months when Disney and LucasFilm release the first ever franchise spin-offRogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is set between the events ofStar Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the SithandStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Fans waiting for the next trailer won’t have to wait much longer, with a new report claiming the third and final trailer forStar Wars: Rogue Onewill be attached to prints of the new Marvel Studios superhero adventureDoctor Strange. While this news hasn’t been confirmed, it did originate from a Disney executive, albeit from the company’s Russian division.
According toStar Wars News Net,Elena Brodskaya, marketing director of Russian subdivision of Disney, held a presentation at Kino Expo International in St. Petersburg, Russia last week. She outlined details about the studio’s slate, includingPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,Beauty and the Beast,Moanaand Marvel’sDoctor Strange, which debuts in Russia on October 28, a few days before its November 4 stateside debut. She also discussedRogue One, revealing that the studio will keep most of the movie’s secrets under wraps until the release date, but she did add that the final trailer will be attached toDoctor Strange.
Since this hasn’t been confirmed by the parent company, it’s possible that theRogue One trailermay debut theatrically with a different movie, but it certainly makes the most sense to debut this footage withDoctor Strange. Disney’s only other movie hitting theaters between now andRogue One’s December 16 release date is their animated adventureMoana, arriving in theaters November 23.Elena Brodskayadid not address whether or not this footage will arrive online before it’s theatrical premiere or not.
The secondStar Wars: Rogue Onetrailer, which debuted in August, gave fans their first look at the iconicDarth Vader, who has long been rumored to return in this adventure. The story follows a group of soldiers who embark on a mission to steal the original Death Star plans.Felicity Jonesstars as Jyn Erso, the leader of this group, with a cast that also includesMads Mikkelsenas her father Galen,Ben Mendelsohnas the villainous Director Krennic,Alan Tudykas the new droid K-2SO,Diego Lunaas Captain Cassian Andor,Forest WhitakerasStar Wars: The Clone Warscharacter Saw Gerrera,Donnie Yenas Chirrut Imwe,Riz Ahmedas Bodhi Rook andWen Jiangas Baze Malbus.
Fans have recently been treated to a series ofStar Wars: Rogue Oneshort films created by die-hard fans, using new toys that will be available for purchase in just a few short days on September 30, a.k.a.Force Friday. The short films will lead up to a global user-generated content (UGC) contest, where fans can submit their own two-minute videos.Gareth EdwardsdirectsRogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is set for release on December 16, going up against Warner Bros.‘Collateral Beauty.
