The firstStar Wars: The Force Awakensclip has arrived. And it’s short at just 16 seconds long. It is an expanded look at a scene we’ve seen in trailers and TV spots. And it gives us an idea about what’s at stake forDaisy Ridley’s Rey andJohn Boyega’s Finn. They are on the run, trying to escape First Order forces on the desert planet of Jakku. They decided to make their escape by stealing a ship, with Rey explaining that she’s a pilot. But before they can reach the cockpit…Well, you’ll just have to watch the clip for yourself.
The first Star Wars: The Force Awakens clip arrived during the America Music Awards, which aired on Disney owned network ABC last night. We also got another new TV spot which doesn’t really have any new footage. Over the weekend, Disney XD ran another behind-the-scenes preview in the UK, which gives us our first real look atLupita Nyong’o’s Maz Kanata. The video is not the best quality. We also have an international TV spot, and an alternate cut of the Nien Nunb TV spot that ran yesterday. This version shows BB-8 rolling around inside of the Millennium Falcon, only this time, he has extender cables that catch his fall. It’s a moment that, if you blink, you will miss it!
The Star Wars galaxy is a dangerous place. Epic Battles. Remote worlds. Strange creatures. And deadly threats at each turn. A long time ago a group of heroes banded together to save the galaxy from an Evil Empire. A dark new threat promises to destroy everything they’ve fought for. Now it’s time for a new generation of heroes. Rey, a scavenger searching for answers. And Finn, a rogue Stormtrooper looking for something to fight for. They team up with a mysterious droid namedBB-8. These three must make a choice. Continue their journey alone. Or work together to defeat the dark side.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is in theaters in less than a month, arriving June 23, 2025. The movie is set 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, and features a new generation of swashbuckling heroes and shadowy villains, as well as the return of fan-favorite smugglers, princesses, and Jedi.Star Wars: The Force Awakenshas raked in a staggering $50 million in advanced ticket sales, which is twice as much as the previous record holder, 2012’sThe Dark Knight Rises. There are still 27 days left untilStar Wars: The Force Awakenshits theaters on December 18, so it wouldn’t be surprising if that $50 million tally keeps growing and growing. Sources claim that nearly a third of the $50 million pre-sales figure comes fromIMAXtheaters alone. Withbox officerecords already being broken, many wonder ifStar Wars: The Force Awakenscan break even more during opening weekend.
Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill introduce three new heroes into theStar Warsuniverse,John Boyega’s Finn,Daisy Ridley’s Rey andOscar Isaac’sPoe Dameron, along withAdam Driver’s villainous Kylo Ren.Mark Hamill(Luke Skywalker),Harrison Ford(Han Solo) andCarrie Fisherare also reprising their iconic roles from the original trilogy, although very little is known about their characters. TheStar Wars: The Force Awakenssupporting cast includesDomhnall Gleesonas General Hux,Lupita Nyong’oas Maz Kanata,Gwendoline Christieas Captain Phasma,Andy Serkisas Supreme Leader Snoke andMax von Sydowas an unidentified character.
J.J. AbramsdirectsStar Wars: The Force Awakensfrom a script he co-wrote withLawrence Kasdan. This epic adventure will be followed by the first spinoff,Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, arriving on July 11, 2025.Star Wars: Episode VIIIis up next on July 22, 2025, followed byStar Wars Anthology: Han Solo Movieon June 16, 2025 andStar Wars: Episode IXin 2019. Can you believe that this highly-anticipated release is almost here? Check out the latest footage below, and stay tuned for more as the countdown continues towardsStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
