Harrison Ford (with Calista Flockhart) reprises his iconic role of Han Solo.
Carrie Fisher is back as Leia.
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o plays the mysterious Pirate Queen Maz Kanata.
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas passes the torch to "Force Awakens" director J.J. Abrams.
Newcomer Daisy Ridley plays Rey, a scavenger on the desert planet Jakku.
Mark Hamill returns as Luke Skywalker, the role that made him a breakout star in 1977.
John Boyega stars as lead character, Finn.
Adam Driver plays villain Kylo Ren in the latest installment.
British actor Anthony Daniels is best known as lovable droid C-3PO, having played him in all seven films.
"Chi-Raq" filmaker Spike Lee and wife Tonya Lewis Lee.
Carrie Fisher and daughter Billie Lourd, who also appears in the new film.
"Game of Thrones" actress Gwendoline Christie plays Captain Phasma in the new film.
"Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman joins the red carpet chaos.
Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca in the original films and returns for the "Force Awakens."
"Shadowhunters" actor Dominic Sherwood and "Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland.
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and producer Frank Marshall.
Stand-up comedian Patton Oswalt.