The Force Awakens, the seventh installment of the Star Wars saga, premiered in Los Angeles Monday night with appearances from the franchise's old and new stars.
Some of the the top moments from the event were:
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Themed decor and characters from the films were seen at the premiere of the film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" held in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on December 14, 2015. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI | License Photo
Carrie Fisher walking the red carpet with her daughter Billie Lourd
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Lourd will play an unidentified role in the forthcoming film, but the character won't be the daughter of Fisher's Princess Leia.
The actors channeling the force from the red carpet
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The event reunited the stars from the original Star Wars films and the protagonists of the new film.
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Cast member Daisy Ridley attends the premiere of the film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" held in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on December 14, 2015. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega all attended the premiere.
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Storm troopers, R2-D2 and C-3PO making an appearance
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George Lucas and J.J. Abrams hanging out
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens premieres in theaters Friday.
