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Rogue One: The Scarif Run

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This changelog is best read after watching the movie. Experiencing the edit first provides the proper context for the changes discussed here.

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OPENING SEQUENCE & LAH’MU CHANGES
  • Replaced opening space and planet establishing shots with the LSS and Lucasfilm logos.
  • Retained the opening music, delaying the first planetary reveal until the score’s initial crescendo, which now introduces Lah’mu and Krennic’s ship.
  • Trimmed the Lah’mu approach sequence to cut directly from the reconnaissance drone observing Krennic’s ship to Galen viewing the approach inside the house.
  • Removed Young Jyn’s exterior run and redundant warning, introducing her already inside with Galen as the evacuation begins.
  • Removed Lyra Erso’s communication with Saw Gerrera, eliminating his involvement in Jyn’s life during the opening.
  • Removed the scene of Lyra Erso giving Jyn the kyber crystal necklace and referencing the Force.
  • Removed the brief shot implying that Jyn runs away and then turns back, maintaining her presence at the homestead until the later escape to the cave.
  • Removed the brief sequence of stormtroopers searching the cave and departing without finding Jyn.
  • Replaced Rogue on title reveal with new one.
  • Replaced the original Rogue One theme during the title reveal with a elegiac variation lifted from the trailer.
JYN INTRODUCTION & YAVIN 4
  • Removed Jyn’s opening shot in a jail cell.
  • Removed the sequence between Cassian and the informant in the alley.
  • Jyn’s introduction now begins with her capture and transport at the Imperial labor camp.
  • Retained the labor camp rescue sequence.
  • Redid the Yavin 4 planet shot by removing the on-screen location text, leaving only the establishing visual.
  • Left the Rebel council sequence intact.
  • Removed General Draven’s kill order to Cassian.
  • Removed K-2SO’s dialogue about Jyn carrying a blaster and follow-up discussion about the blaster.
JEDHA SETUP & TARKIN INTRODUCTION
  • During Bodhi’s interrogation, replaced Saw Gerrera’s oxygen mask “breathing hit” with a more still reaction as Bodhi identifies Galen Erso as the sender of the message.
  • Replaced Tarkin’s initial appearance with select scene from Darken VFX's and Derpfake's deepfake footage. Color matched.
  • Inserted a new reaction shot of Krennic to bridge original and deepfake shots.
  • Reconstructed one Tarkin shot when he says delivers his "time and ally line," using deepfake footage only as visual reference to generate new facial composites.
  • Removed the lingering hold on Tarkin after Krennic exits.
  • Scene now ends cleanly on Krennic’s line: “I will not fail.”
  • Removed Jyn’s extended dream montage. Retained bunker door opening audio over black.
  • Hard cut from black to Jyn waking aboard the transport enroute to Jedha.
JEDHA MARKET & CAPTURE
  • Removed the Bor Gullet interrogation scene.
  • Removed the Ponda Baba and Evazan interaction.
  • Removed the PSA announcement regarding the missing cargo pilot.
  • Removed Cassian's line about rebellions being built on hope. Now the line comes from Jyn later on.
  • Retained the remainder of the market sequence and ensuing fight.
  • Removed Chirrut and Baze’s exchange following the market fight (“You almost shot me” / “You’re welcome”).
  • After Benthic orders “Take them!” only Jyn is shown being hooded before a hard cut to the next scene.
  • Removed cantina character imagery from the jail sequence, keeping the focus on the capture.
SAW GERRERA & PRISON SEQUENCE
  • Trimmed Jyn and Saw Gerrera’s conversation to remove Saw’s paranoia about Jyn being sent to kill him.
  • Adjusted Bodhi’s jail introduction so he immediately confirms he is the pilot, removing disoriented hesitation.
  • Rebuilt 2 Tarkin shots telling Krennic to bomb the Holy City. using deepfake footage only as visual reference to generate new facial composites.
  • Removed Saw Gerrera’s line instructing Jyn to “save the rebellion / save the dream."
  • Removed Saw Gerrera’s final acceptance-of-death moment, including the mask removal.
TARKIN BRIEFING RECONSTRUCTION
  • Rebuilt all Tarkin shots post Jedha scene using deepfake footage only as visual reference to generate new facial composites.
  • Dialogue remains unchanged, with new facial motion applied throughout the scene.
JEDHA FALLOUT & EADU SEQUENCES
  • Trimmed General Draven’s briefing following Jedha’s destruction, removing explicit dialogue ordering Galen Erso’s assassination.
  • Removed the scene explicitly showing Krennic enroute to Eadu.
  • Trimmed the Eadu approach shot to remove the on-screen location text, allowing the destination to be inferred visually.
  • Removed Cassian’s line “Hold on, we’re going down hard!” during the Eadu crash landing sequence.
  • Rest of Eadu scenes play out as is.
  • Trimmed the post-Eadu transport confrontation by removing Cassian’s line dismissing Jyn’s reaction as misplaced blame.
  • Removed the exchange where Jyn accuses Cassian of talking his way out and Cassian responds that he doesn’t have to.
VADER & COUNCIL REVISIONS
  • Removed the entirety of Darth Vader and Krennic scene on Mustafar.
  • Left the Rebel council debate regarding Scarif intact.
  • Retained the crew’s decision to regroup and proceed independently.
  • Removed Bodhi’s hesitation when assigning the call sign, stating “Rogue One” immediately.
  • Removed the follow-up scene between Mothma and Organa discussing Alderaan and Jedi.
SCARIF ARRIVAL & BATTLE REFINEMENTS
  • Trimmed the Scarif arrival to remove the on-screen location text while retaining the establishing planet shot.
  • Trimmed Jyn’s necklace moment during the Scarif approach.
  • Removed Bodhi's exposition about the Citadel Tower and the satellite.
  • Removed Jyn’s approval nod to Cassian before the Scarif beach assault, allowing Cassian to give the command to light up the bombs independently.
  • Trimmed Krennic’s reaction after the beach explosion, cutting directly to his order to deploy the garrison.
  • Retained Jarkan’s Tarkin deepfake footage for the Scarif command scene with minor color grading adjustments.
  • Removed the R2-D2 and C-3PO cameo during the squadron takeoff.
  • Rest of the battle plays out as is.
  • Removed Jyn giving blaster to K-2SO and following conversation.
  • Removed Jyn’s line “You know who I am” during her confrontation with Krennic.
  • Removed Jyn attempting to pursue the wounded Krennic after the transmission is sent.
  • Dubbed over Cassian saying, "Let's go!"
  • Trimmed the Death Star command sequence to retain only rear-angle shots of Tarkin.
FINALE & EPILOGUE CHANGES
  • Removed Darth Vader’s brief appearance overseeing the Scarif battle. He now appears only in the final fight sequence.
  • Retained the Darth Vader hallway fight as is.
  • Trimmed the ending to conclude after Vader watches Tantive IV escape, cutting directly to the hyperspace jump and end credits, removing Princess Leia’s cameo.
  • Added extra SFX as the ships flies away.
  • Replaced the original Rogue One theme during the end credits with a custom arrangement assembled from official trailer versions of the theme.