By TIME Staff
Nearly a year after the first teaser came out, fans are finally getting an extended peek at the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The new trailer, which debuted during Monday Night Football, came amid increased speculation about the old and new characters in the franchise. Fans noticed that Luke Skywalker was absent from the poster released on Sunday, and many have wondered exactly how new characters played by actors like Adam Driver and John Boyega will figure in the plot.
Viewers still have plenty of time to debate the significance of hints from the new trailer; the film opens in theaters Dec. 18.
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