Star Wars: Episode VII

Star Wars: The Force Reawakened (also known as Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Reawakened) is a 2017 American

epic space opera film directed by David Ayer. The film is the first in the Star Wars sequel trilogy and seventh instalment overall, with a screenplay by Jake Kasdan and J.J. Abrams based on a story treatment from Josh Friedman and continues the saga forty-four years on from the events of ''Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. It is succeeded by 2019's Star Wars: Episode VIII - Fall of the Old Order and 2021's Star Wars: Episode IX - Duel of the Fates. ''

Star Wars: The Force Reawakened was released worldwide on December 22, 2017.

Bridging the gap: 4 ABY - 47 ABY
In the years following the destruction of the second Death Star and the overthrow of Sheev Palpatine, the galaxy struggled to manifest a new age of peace and stability. The war continued; a series of campaigns had largely succeeded in abating Imperialist assaults, albeit exhausting the Rebels' hard resources in the process. Colonies of an Empire in drastic decline fought to maintain control, but the collapse of leadership and the accelerating fall of territories to the Alliance led to a crisis from which the Empire was unable to recover and, in 10 ABY, Imperialist forces the breadth of reclaimed Rebel ground surrendered; the Galactic Empire as it had existed was brought to ruin.

The Rebel Alliance largely disbanded and formed the New Republic, establishing their capital on Hosnian Prime. Beyond the borders of this restored Republic, what remained of the Empire's vast arsenals continued to engage in small-scale conflicts with the armed forces of the Republic while managing to avoid annihilation, keeping firm hold of their garrisons on the Mid and Outer Rims. These remnants of the Empire forged a new regime from the scattered ashes of their near destruction - the Galactic First Order.

A fresh conflict became inevitable; deescalation was sought in a bid to maintain peace and, in 28 ABY, an effort to broker an agreement between sides was inititated, and war was averted.

Now: 48 ABY
Beyond the political stalemate between the New Republic and the Galactic First Order, the known status of the Jedi has fallen to the aether since Luke Skywalker - revered Jedi Master - became an exile, a madman driven to self-imposed isolation over the Force disturbance evoked by "the Forsaken One", an enigmatic and powerful Force user that has plagued the mind of Master Skywalker for years. His sister - former Rebel general and founder of the New Republic Leia Organa - has been engaged in a desperate search for him, concerned for the future of the Jedi.

Within the Republic, diplomats and advisers helm efforts to keep the peace, hoping to ratify the treaty during a summit on neutral ground where the Chancellor of the New Republic will meet with the Galactic First Order's commander-in-chief. The meeting could reaffirm the 20 year old agreement, but also comes with great risks.

Meanwhile, on the Outer Rim, Ei is a scavenger and orphan who longs to be someone. But when Ei, too, becomes haunted by menacing visions and displays a connection to the Force, her life is changed and the galaxy is thrown into a new crisis as the beginning of the end comes to pass.

Plot
To be added.

Cast
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker: The galaxy's most revered Jedi Master who resurrected the Jedi Order following the fall of the Galactic Empire. Skywalker has been unseen for many years, thought to be in self-imposed exile.

Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa: Former Princess of Alderaan, general of the Rebel Alliance and minister for defense within the Republic, Leia Organa is now searching for her fraternal twin brother, Luke. Leia is a powerful Force user, and is known to have trained at least one other. Fisher does not actually appear in the film, but had been set to star in the following two; however, Fisher's death in December 2016 led to her character being written out of the trilogy and leaving Leia unseen save for flashbacks to the events of the original trilogy. The Force Reawakens is dedicated to her memory.

Isabelle Fuhrman as Ei: An orphan, scavenger and black market seller who becomes involved with both the Republic and the Extant. She believes she is the estranged daughter of Luke Skywalker.

Billie Lourd as Rey Organa: The daughter of Leia Organa and Han Solo, Rey is a senior diplomat representing the New Republic and a key figure in upholding the galactic peace effort. Lourd is the real life daughter of Leia Organa actress Carrie Fisher.

Harrison Ford as Han Solo: The husband of Leia Organa, Han now serves as special security adviser to the Chancellor of the New Republic, briefing them on matters of military intelligence. As such he sits on the defense council and exercises authority on Operation Skywalker, a secret military programme only to be deployed as a last resort in defending the Republic should there be a breakdown in peace.

Mark Dacascos as Shem Bo Jabe: A Jedi posing as a trafficker for the Galactic First Order, Shem is a highly-skilled user of the Force who has been searching for Luke Skywalker. Shem briefly takes on Ei as an apprentice.

Noomi Rapace as Tt'al Ûritt: Supreme political leader and commander-in-chief of the Galactic First Order. Tt'al is ceremonially referred to as ''Grand Imperator of the First Order. ''

Oscar Isaac as Cedd Sloan: A midshipman in the Republic's naval fleet.

Zoë Kravitz as Nia G'et-jalal: A commanding officer in the Republic's navy.

Eddie Izzard as IO-220: A repair droid serving the Republic.

Anthony Daniels as C-3PO: A protocol droid allied to the Republic, serving in the detail of diplomat Rey Organa.

Kenny Baker and Jimmy Vee as R2-D2: An astromech droid, formerly in the service of Luke Skywalker.

Aiden Gillen as Orech Vyr Baalen: A Senator in the New Republic who opposes the peace effort.

TBC as Tiro Malum: The commander of paramilitary forces allied with the Galactic First Order, Dark Side-aligned mercenary Tiro Malum is a predatory Force adept who is currently the apprentice of the Extant One.

Noma Dumezweni as TBC: Admiral of the Fleet for the Republic's naval force and a member of the defense council's committee on ''Operation Skywalker. ''

Domhnall Gleeson as Halen Yoss: An officer of the Galactic First Order.

Andy Serkis as The Extant One: An immensely powerful Dark Lord of the Sith and master of Tiro Malum.