Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
Despite a major studio investment of $245.0M, Star Wars: The Force Awakens became a runaway success, earning $2068.2M worldwide—a remarkable 744% return. This commercial performance validated the ambitious narrative scope, illustrating how audiences embrace bold vision even at blockbuster scale.
Nominated for 5 Oscars. 64 wins & 140 nominations
Characters
Cast & narrative archetypes
Rey
Finn
Kylo Ren
Han Solo
Poe Dameron
General Leia Organa
Supreme Leader Snoke
Maz Kanata
Main Cast & Characters
Rey
Played by Daisy Ridley
A scavenger from Jakku who discovers her Force sensitivity and begins a hero's journey
Finn
Played by John Boyega
A former First Order stormtrooper who defects and joins the Resistance
Kylo Ren
Played by Adam Driver
A dark side warrior and leader of the First Order, conflicted by his past
Han Solo
Played by Harrison Ford
The legendary smuggler and Resistance general who returns to mentor the new generation
Poe Dameron
Played by Oscar Isaac
A skilled Resistance pilot on a mission to find Luke Skywalker
General Leia Organa
Played by Carrie Fisher
Leader of the Resistance fighting against the First Order
Supreme Leader Snoke
Played by Andy Serkis
The mysterious and powerful leader of the First Order
Maz Kanata
Played by Lupita Nyong'o
An ancient, wise Force-sensitive cantina owner who guides Rey