STAR WARS: Episode VII
The Force Reborn (An Alternate Universe Trailer)
Welcome to an ALTERNATE UNIVERSE vision
of the Star Wars sequel trilogy!
Star Wars Episode VII-A: The Force Reborn imagines a bold new chapter in the galaxy far, far away. Set nearly 30 years after the fall of the Empire, the New Republic thrives in peace and prosperity.
Admiral Han Solo and Former President Leia Organa Solo prepare to step back from public life; Luke and Mara Jade Skywalker oversee a flourishing New Jedi Order, and Lando Calrissian, now the galaxy’s wealthiest man, is transforming the planet, Xanidia, into the galaxy’s ultimate vacation destination—with six artificial resort moons.
At the same time, a new generation of heroes are emerging. Jedi Padawan Ben Skywalker grows stronger in the force with each passing day. Jedi Knight Jaina Solo perfects her skills as she aspires to live in harmony with the force. Ex-Jedi Knight Jacen Solo has left the order to seek adventures. Aramis Calrissian is a rising young executive in his father’s intergalactic megacorporation. And Lieutenant Ariana Calrissian serves on board a New Republic Star Explorer.
But peace is fragile.
When massive bio-engineered ships bearing the ancient and fanatical Yuuzhan Vong suddenly emerge from beyond the galaxy, the fragile balance is shattered.
As thousands of worlds fall and fleets rally, two generations of heroes—old and new—must rise to tip the scales… Or the galaxy will be lost forever.
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FEATURING:
• Admiral Han Solo & Former New Republic President Leia Organa Solo
• Jedi Masters Luke & Mara Jade Skywalker
• Lando Calrissian
• Ben Skywalker
• Jacen Solo & Jaina Solo
• Aramis Calrissian & Ariana Calrissian
• Chewbacca, R2-D2 & C-3PO
• The Yuuzhan Vong
This fan-made “Alternate Universe” trailer reimagines Star Wars Episode VII with fresh characters, high-stakes conflict, and familiar faces. No official Star Wars footage is used; all visuals and audio are original creations inspired by the Original and Expanded Universes.
A LITTLE BACKGROUND: While there were a number of things about the sequel trilogy that I did enjoy (mainly the cast and some of the designs), it wasn’t really what I was expecting. I always found it somewhat odd that the New Republic would be so inept that they’d fumble away the galactic government in roughly 30 years… Luke would become a disillusioned hermit… Han and Leia would become estranged… The First Order would turn former leaders back into rebels… And that somehow Emperor Palpatine would return. After everything they’d fought and sacrificed for, there was no happy ending.
Although I’ve never read any of the Expanded Universe novels, I did become familiar with some of the characters and storylines (mostly through Wookiepedia and Google searches). When the sequels were originally announced I figured that Disney/Star Wars would pull some of the more popular elements from the EU, streamlining it into a tight and exciting new cannon trilogy of stories. But I suppose that might have involved paying various writers and creators.
A couple of years ago I wrote a very short outline for what I thought might have made a nice sequel trilogy that felt more like Star Wars. Some elements were pulled from the EU, some things were remixes, and several elements were completely new creations. Back then I was able to loosely visualize characters and designs using AI—primarily for my own curiosity and satisfaction—before setting the idea aside.
Fast forward to three weeks ago when I got the idea to see if I could write and produce a trailer for what would be the first entry in an alternate universe sequel trilogy. Here’s the result.
This first trailer was a fun creative experiment imagining a different path for the Star Wars saga. Sound off below! I’d love to hear your reactions, ideas, or even your own Alternate Universe takes. Also, let me know if you’d like to see an Alternate Universe trailer for Star Wars Episode VIII-A, tentatively titled “A Darkness Rises”
If you enjoyed Star Wars Episode VII-A: The Force Reborn, be sure to check out more videos on my channel."
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