Star Wars fans have been given a glimpse of what is in store for them in December following the release of the trailer for the next film in the space saga.

A little over two minutes of footage from Star Wars: The Last Jedi has now been released.

It stars Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Oscar Isaac, as well as the late Carrie Fisher.

Image: The film could feature General Leia Organa's final moments in the saga

Fisher's character, General Leia Organa, will not appear in the final episode of the new trilogy, set to debut in 2019, which suggests The Last Jedi will feature her final moments.

Directed by Rian Johnon, the movie opens in UK cinemas on 15 December and tickets are already on sale.


Image: The poster for Star Wars' Episode VIII has been released Image: It shows all main characters - plus the final appearance of General Leia Organa, played by Carrie Fisher Image: It also shows Daisy Ridley's character Rey pursuing old Skywalker... Image: ... And their highly-anticipated meeting Image: New photos also show imperial stormtroopers Image: Poe Dameron, the X-Wing pilot, is played by Oscar Isaac Image: In the latest trailer, Poe is heard saying: 'We are the spark that will light the fire that will burn the First Order down' Image: The film also introduces a new character, played by Kelly Marie Tran Image: Tran plays a Resistance fighter who teams up with Finn, played by John Boyega Image: And there is a new photo of the evil General Hux, played by Domhnall Gleeson Image: And finally, Luke Skywalker, who fans fear has abandoned the force Image: Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in UK cinemas on 15 December /

Johnson recently warned fans via Twitter that those wanting to go into the theater "clean" should "absolutely avoid" watching the new clip.

He then appeared to have changed his mind, writing: "FORGET EVERYTHING I SAID AND WATCH IT WATCH IT WATCH IT".

Star Wars: The Last Jedi follows on from the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the most successful film of all time in the UK.