Star Wars: Rogue One - 10 Most Hotly Anticipated Moments

At last, we're fast approaching the release of Star Wars: Rogue One, a prequel to the original trilogy set to tell the story of the Rebellion's brave attempt to steal the plans for the Death Star.

The trailers released so far have done an amazing job at hyping up the film, introducing a brand new cast of characters and explaining how they fit into the Star Wars universe. They've also teased a host of incredible-looking moments, making the wait for the movie that much more difficult to bear.

But which moments are fans most looking forward to? Which scenes in the trailers are the most intriguing, and which connections to the original trilogy are the most pertinent?

With so much hype surrounding the film, let's take a look at Rogue One's ten most anticipated moments.

Meeting a new protagonist in the Star Wars universe is always an exciting prospect. Who can forget the first time they were introduced to conflicted farm boy Luke Skywalker? Or Padawan Obi Wan Kenobi? And most recently, Daisy Ridley's enigmatic Rey?

A new protagonist means it's time for a brand new story, so it'll be great to finally catch up with Felicity Jones' Jyn Erso, learning who she is, what motivates her and where she ultimately winds up.

Based on the trailers, Jyn is a determined yet humorous young woman who is deeply loyal to the Rebellion's cause. Just what role does she play in the eventual destruction of the Death Star?