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Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat has risen: the First Order. A scavenger named Rey, a defecting stormtrooper named Finn, and a hotshot pilot named Poe Dameron join forces with legendary heroes Han Solo and Chewbacca to fight the First Order and discover the location of the missing Luke Skywalker. Their journey is fraught with danger and discovery as they uncover their own destinies in a galaxy far, far away.

The Force Awakens was a massive box office success and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences, performances, and nostalgic appeal, while some criticized its resemblance to previous films in the series.

• Praised for its thrilling action and stunning visuals.

• Applauded for reintroducing beloved characters and introducing compelling new ones.

• Some found the plot to be too derivative of earlier installments.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the excitement of returning to the Star Wars universe, with many appreciating the new characters and the faithful continuation of the saga. Some viewers felt the film played it too safe by mimicking the structure of 'A New Hope'.

Nominated for 5 Academy Awards (including Best Film Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects). Won 3 Saturn Awards (including Best Science Fiction Film).

The opening crawl for 'The Force Awakens' was the first Star Wars opening crawl not to be visually presented with yellow text; instead, it was presented in the traditional white text used for all films prior to the original trilogy.