Star Wars 7: The Force Awakens trailer breakdown - 23 important scenes

The latest trailer for the return of the iconic sci-fi franchise hints at the plot as familiar faces appear
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Ben Travis21 October 2015
The Weekender

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Did you feel that? An awakening… not of the Force, but of Star Wars fans across the globe, as the latest trailer for new instalment The Force Awakens was unleashed in the early hours of the morning.

The trailer gives the best look yet at what to expect when the iconic sci-fi action franchise returns to the big screen, in the first live-action Star Wars film to arrive in cinemas since Episode III: Revenge of the Sith in 2005.

Set after the original instalments, The Force Awakens is the first of a planned new trilogy, which follows a new generation of heroes and villains as the galactic war between the Empire and the Jedi continues.

As well as introducing us to the new set of heroes – Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron – and a new evil – the New Order, led by Kylo Ren the latest trailer brings back several old favourites.

There are fresh looks at Han Solo and Chewbacca, a flash of Darth Vader’s charred helmet, and – most excitingly – the first real glimpse of Leia. However, those expecting to see Luke Skywalker will seemingly have to wait until the film is out.

The new trailer follows the arrival of the final Force Awakens poster at the weekend, following the style set by the original film posters drawn by legendary artist Drew Struzan - take a look at what it reveals about the film.

Interactive picture: Who’s who in the new Star Wars poster

Tickets are now on sale for the UK release of The Force Awakens on December 17.

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