In just five short days,Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill finally be released in theaters, ending a three-year wait for fans that first started when Disney announced their purchase ofLucasFilmback in October 2012. To get fans ready for this highly-anticipated theatrical event, Disney and LucasFilm have released three new TV spots, courtesy of JoBlo Movie Trailers, which includes brief snippets of new footage. One of the spots featuresHarrison Ford’s iconic character Han Solo piloting the Millennium Falcon with Chewbacca, along with new looks at Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).
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.
Unfortunately, these new videos don’t give us our first look atLuke Skywalker, who hasn’t been featured in any of the trailers, photos or other bits of footage released thus far fromStar Wars: The Force Awakens. His absence has fueled several rumors about what he’s been up to sinceStar Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi, none of which have been confirmed, although many are quite intriguing. We do know that Luke Skywalker will return inStar Wars: Episode VIII, under the direction ofRian Johnson.
Star Wars: The Force Awakensis expected to break the all time record for highest opening weekend at thebox office, which was set this summer byJurassic World, which earned $208.8 million during its opening weekend this June. Some have speculated thatStar Wars: The Force Awakenscould earn upwards of $300 million during its first weekend in theaters, and it has already set a record for highest pre-sales, with over $50 million in tickets sold. That record was set last month, breakingThe Dark Knight Rises' record of $25 million. That $50 million tally has surely gotten bigger since then, but we don’t have any updated figures as of yet.
J.J. Abramsis directing from a screenplay he co-wrote withLawrence KasdanandMichael Arndt.Kathleen Kennedy,J.J. Abramsand Bryan Burk are producing with Tommy Harper and Jason D. McGatlin serving as executive producers.Star Wars: The Force Awakenswill be followed by the first spinoff,Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, arriving on August 07, 2025.Star Wars: Episode VIIIis slated for release on July 08, 2025, withStar Wars Anthology: Han Solo Moviearriving on July 26, 2025 andStar Wars: Episode IXpremiering sometime in 2019. Take a look at these new TV spots fromStar Wars: The Force Awakens, as the countdown to this release winds down.
