Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) successfully revitalised the iconic franchise by blending nostalgia with a fresh generation of heroes. Directed by J.J. Abrams , the film serves as both a sequel to Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: The Force Awakens takes place 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi . The galaxy is now a darker place, with the evil First Order, led by Supreme Leader Snoke, having risen from the ashes of the Empire. The Resistance, led by General Leia Organa, is fighting to restore hope to the galaxy. The story follows Rey, a scavenger from the desert planet Jakku, who discovers she is strong in the Force. Joined by Finn, a former Stormtrooper, and Poe Dameron, a skilled pilot, Rey embarks on a perilous journey to find Luke Skywalker, the last Jedi, who has gone into exile.

: We meet Rey (Daisy Ridley), a scavenger on the desert planet Jakku, and Finn (John Boyega), a defecting Stormtrooper.

When Disney acquired Lucasfilm, the world held its breath. Could a new generation capture the magic of the Original Trilogy? When Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Episode VII) hit theaters in December 2015, the answer was a resounding "Yes."