If thesoundtrack detailsfromStar Wars: The Force Awakensreleased earlier today didn’t give you thatStar Warsfix you so desperately need, then you’re in luck. Earlier today,IGNreleased three retro posters forStar Wars: The Force Awakens, which don’t feature any of the characters from this highly-anticipated adventure, but they will certainly seem familiar to any longtime fan of the franchise. These one-sheets are actually throwbacks to promotional posters for the one that started it all, 1977’sStar Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope.
With just three weeks left untilStar Wars: The Force Awakenshits theaters, new tidbits of information are revealed almost every day. We learned earlier this week that the MPAA has given this adventure aPG-13rating for “sci-fi action and violence,” which will help ensure that the widest audience possible will get to see the movie when it arrives December 18. This highly-anticipated adventure has already broken box office records, weeks before its debut. The film has brought in over $50 million in advanced ticket sales, shattering the pre-sales record of $25 million held by 2012’sThe Dark Knight Rises. Some early estimates claim the sci-fi adventure could earn more than $300 million in its opening weekend, which would shatter the $208.8 million record set byJurassic Worldthis summer.
DirectorJ.J. Abramsalso appeared in acharity videolast week, which revealed that fans who donate through the Force For Change Omaze campaign, will be entered for a chance to win a trip to theStar Wars: The Force Awakenspremiere in either Los Angeles or London. The video also featured a cryptic tease from the director, who asked “But where’sMark Hamill?” as the video ends with a message saying “To be continued next week.” It seems likely that the beloved actor will be seen in the next video, but it isn’t clear if we’ll get to see him in character as Luke Skywalker or not.
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. 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 04, 2025.Star Wars: Episode VIIIis slated for release on June 24, 2025, withStar Wars Anthology: Han Solo Moviearriving on June 02, 2025 andStar Wars: Episode IXpremiering sometime in 2019. While we wait for more details, take a look at these retro posters fromStar Wars: The Force Awakens.
