Star Wars: The Force Awakens has finally received an official world premiere date! According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film’s world premiere will be in Los Angeles on December 14th!
The site also adds that Disney and Lucasfilm will offer “minimal screenings” for press, cast and crew as part of an effort to keep a lid on any leaks. Following the L.A. premiere, the festivities will move to London and then to other locations around the globe.
It’s not clear who will walk the red carpet, but the movie boasts a large roster of newcomers and veterans. Original Star Wars stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels and Peter Mayhew are returning for the new film. John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac play the three main protagonists, withDomhnall Gleeson, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie, Max von Sydow and Lupita Nyong’o also joining the cast.
About Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Starring original cast members Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker and franchise newcomers, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Lupita Nyong’o and Max von Sydow, Star Wars Episode VII is set to be released on December 18th, 2015.