the jedis are all but extinct , the old republic is in turmoil and the threat of the death star is looming in ` rogue one , ' fans learned at star wars celebration on sunday .
gareth edwards who directed godzilla debuted a tantalizing trailer to preview the mysterious film , which is slated for release that for more than 1,000 generations , the jedi knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the old republic .