‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ trailer: Rebels work to take down Death Star

The long-awaited first trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was released Thursday morning on Good Morning America, to the joy of fanboys and fangirls everywhere.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the first of Disney/Lucasfilm’s new stand-alone films, separate from the existing “episode” structure. The events of Rogue One take place during the storyline of the original Star Wars film, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.

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In the film, rebel spies steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the infamous Death Star.

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The trailer provides glimpses of what’s to come, and gives some insight into lead Felicity Jones’ character, Jyn Erso. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is directed by Gareth Edwards, who directed 2014’s Godzilla. The cast includes Mads Mikkelsen, Forest Whitaker and Diego Luna, among others.

Also, the AT-ATs are back.

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Watch the trailer, above.

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ opens in theatres on December 16, 2016.