--- description: The second trailer shows new characters and old in the next 'Star Wars' movie title: Watch Han Solo Return in the New 'Star Wars' Trailer image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc656a9e5c450e115/6987eb87cd6848d8ad09d8f8/star-wars-force-awakens-teaser2.jpg?branch=production&width=1080&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [movies](/tag/movies/) ## movies Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Watch Han Solo Return in the New Trailer for _Star Wars: The Force Awakens_ by [Mallory Busch](/author/mallory-busch/) ## Mallory Busch Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Apr 16, 2015 6:12 PM CUT  Lucasfilm/Disney by [Mallory Busch](/author/mallory-busch/) ## Mallory Busch Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Apr 16, 2015 6:12 PM CUT _Star Wars_ fans are light-years closer to seeing _Episode VII_. In the second trailer for the sequel released Thursday, Harrison Ford makes his first onscreen return as Han Solo since the original trilogy’s _Return of the Jedi_ premiered in 1983. The promo clip for _Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens_ premiered today at the 2015 Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, Calif. In addition to original cast members, the trailer offers glimpses of new characters as well: Daisy Ridley as Rey and John Boyega as Finn, who are seen running on a desert planet in the trailer. The original trilogy’s protagonist Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, narrates the beginning of the trailer, but does not appear in the clip. Absent as well is Princess Leia, played by Carrie Fisher. _The Force Awakens_, the seventh installment in the series, will be in movie theaters Dec. 18. ### Rare Photos of George Lucas Behind the Scenes of Star Wars  George Lucas and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope in a galaxy far, far away. Lucasfilm  Lucas gives direction to Sir Alec Guinness (Obi-Wan Kenobi) in Episode IV. Lucasfilm  Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Harrison Ford (Han Solo) sit around Lucas on the set of The Empire Strikes Back. Lucasfilm  Lucas with Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), along with Hamill and Ford on the set of Episode IV. Lucasfilm  Lucas directs Peter Cushing (Grand Moff Tarkin) and Carrie Fisher. Lucasfilm  Harrison Ford and Lucas share a moment in Endor on the set of Return of the Jedi. Lucasfilm  Lucas on set filming the opening scene of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Lucasfilm  Lucas reviews concept art for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. Lucasfilm  Lucas inspects a model pod racer for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Lucasfilm  Lucas makes sure that the Death Star is fully armed and operational for Return of the Jedi. Lucasfilm  Lucas holds up Jango Fett's helmet. Lucasfilm  Natalie Portman (Queen Amidala) and Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) listen to Lucas' directions on the set of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Lucasfilm  Lucas directs a lightsaber battle between Ian McDiarmid (Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious) and Samuel L. Jackson (Mace Windu) on the set of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Lucasfilm  Lucas sets up camp next to a Bantha on the set of Episode IV. Lucasfilm  Lucas finds the droid he was looking for. 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