"Star Wars" fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the next sequel, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Slated to hit theatres on December 18, UK fans will surely be happy to hear that their calendars will need adjusting, since the seventh episode of J.J. Abrams' film will be opening a day earlier, as reported by Games Radar.
Yes, UK fans - you get to watch "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" ahead of everyone else (well, mostly everyone), on December 17th. It must be a Christmas miracle!
If you're still feeling skeptical, the official "Star Wars" Facebook page even confirmed the new release date, along with a video giving a 100-day countdown.
The video was captioned, "The Force Awakens will be released in the UK on December 17th. The 100 day countdown starts today!"
100 Days To The Force AwakensThe Force Awakens will be released in the UK on December 17th. The 100 day countdown starts today!
Posted by Star Wars on Monday, September 7, 2015
However, the Philippines has beat the UK to the punch! The movie will be released in the Southeast Asian country on December 16th.
We’re prepared for the Force to get stronger. Are you? #TheForceAwakensPHStar Wars The Force Awakens in cinemas 16 December.
Posted by Star Wars on Sunday, September 6, 2015
Not only that, but BBC News reports that France will also get to see the film the same day as the Philippines.
The news regarding earlier release dates follows #ForceFriday, which was the global release of the new official "Star Wars" toys, including BB-8.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is set 30 years after "Return of the Jedi." The trailer features a comeback from Han Solo, which is portrayed by Harrison Ford alongside his co-pilot, Chewbacca.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney is expecting the merchandise associated with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to generate $5 billion in sales within the first year following the film's release.
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" features newcomers John Boyega - who plays Finn - and Daisy Ridley - who portrays Rey. They'll be starring alongside "Star Wars" alum Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, and Carrie Fisher.
They star alongside "Game of Thrones" star Gwendoline Christie who is set to play Captain Phasma, and Adam Driver who plays Kylo Ren.
Until the film's release, you can keep this trailer on loop:
