Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Thirty years after the fall of the Empire, the galaxy enjoys an uneasy peace under the New Republic. But the authoritarian First Order has risen from the remnants of the old regime, determined to restore the Empire and find the missing Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. When the First Order raids a Republic archive on Coruscant, young Republic pilot Sam Solo, the son of Han and Leia, becomes caught in the conflict. During an attack on Endor, Sam encounters R-A-2187, a stormtrooper who has defected from the First Order. Revealing her name as Rey, she helps Sam escape with a mysterious map connected to Luke's disappearance. Their search leads them to Han Solo, now a Republic ambassador, who joins them in aiding Leia's Resistance. At the Resistance base on Takodana, Rey struggles with her fear of the First Order and discovers Luke's lightsaber, awakening a connection to the Force. When Captain Phasma betrays the Resistance and the First Order attacks, Rey chooses to stop running and joins the fight. The Resistance discovers that the First Order plans to destroy Coruscant by triggering a catastrophic chain reaction within the planet's reactor infrastructure. As Han, Sam, Rey and Chewbacca launch a mission to stop the attack, Han encounters Kylo Ren and discovers the terrifying truth: Kylo is his son, Ben Solo, who was corrupted by the mysterious Darth Plagueis and became obsessed with Darth Vader's legacy. Han tries to bring Ben home, but Ben kills him. As the reactor collapses, Rey confronts Kylo and embraces the Force to protect Sam. The First Order retreats, Coruscant survives, and the Resistance mourns Han's sacrifice. With the galaxy on the brink of war, Leia sends Rey to find Luke Skywalker. She finally reaches the isolated Jedi Master and offers him his lightsaber, beginning a new chapter in the legacy of the Jedi.

Story added by stevenkelly on August 17, 2026