The first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has premiered
The teaser's online debut coincides with its cinema screenings across the US over Thanksgiving.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directed by JJ Abrams, will pick up the story of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Leia 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi.
Original stars Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Peter Mayhew are returning, with John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson and Lupita Nyong'o among the new faces.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens will debut in cinemas on December 18, 2015.
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