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Is this a prequel or a sequel?

posted 8 years ago by Buznarps
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[–] DracTarashV2 (4496) 8 years ago

It's an amazing one, that's for sure (no smoking was involved to make such a statement).

[–] Tyalt (305) 8 years ago

Totally agree!

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

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[–] Neckk (342) 5 years ago

Rogue One: A Star Wars Pre-Sequel!

[–] Gruesome28 (102) 3 years ago

Both, but it’s a lead up to episode 4

[–] FootOfDavros (8388) 3 years ago

It's neither. It's a 100% "what if" standalone Star Wars story.

It's not a prequel because the rebel plans are not transmitted / beamed aboard the Tantive IV as per ANH.

And it's not a sequel as the Death Star was seen to be designed by the insect guys in the prequels - with the construction already underway 20 years before this film!

So it's nothing.

[–] JoWilli (20698) 2 years ago

technically, any movie or series set before A New Hope is a prequel.