Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

30 years ago, the Rebel Alliance struck their killing blow against the Galactic Empire. The Emperor has been defeated, and his right hand man, Darth Vader, is dead. The second Death Star has been destroyed, and celebration reigned across the galaxy. But it was not the victory we once thought it was. With Imperial soldiers scattered across the galaxy, the Storm Troopers have rallied behind a new leader, a new Dark Lord of the Sith. But old heroes will rise once again, and come out of retirement, to once again wage war across the stars. The Force has awakened once more. 

Witten by Lawrence Kasdan ('The Empire Strikes Back', 'Return of the Jedi'), and directed by J.J. Abrams ('Star Trek', 'Mission: Impossible III'), 'The Force Awakens' is the seventh instalment in the epic 'Star Wars' franchise. The film went into production almost immediately after Disney acquired the rights to the franchise from series creator George Lucas back in October 2012, with several screenwriters and directors considered before Abrams signed on in January 2013. The film was confirmed to be filming on 2nd April 2014, with principle photography finishing on 3rd November, 2014. The film is set for theatrical release worldwide on 18th December 2015.