After plenty of anticipation, the second trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has blasted online. The two-minute long preview made its debut during a special panel led by director J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy at the Star Wars Celebration event currently underway in Anaheim today. Cast your eyes over the brand new trailer below:
Opening on a long, slow shot, things soon kick up a gear for its second half where a ton of brand new footage is unveiled. The spectacular scope of the action sequences is punched up, with fresh looks at franchise newbies Oscar Isaacs, John Boyega and Daisy Ridley.
And at long last, legions of loyal Force fans around the world are granted a look at some of the series' most familiar faces, finally making their return to a galaxy far, far away... Want a video of our expert analysis? It's right here:
Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens on December 18, 2015.
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