Inside The World Premiere Of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"

On Saturday evening, the Force was awoken once again in downtown Los Angeles, as “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” had its world premiere at the Shrine Auditorium in Hollywood. The buzz on the red carpet, which featured a four-story AT-AT walker vehicle, was immeasurably palpable as its stars dazzled everyone.

Before the premiere screening began, director Rian Johnson paid tribute to Carrie Fisher. “I want to dedicate tonight to Carrie," he said from the stage where the entire cast assembled. “I know she’s up there right now flipping me the bird, saying, ‘Damn it Rian, how dare you bring the mood down and make this night a solemn tribute?’ So, let’s all have a blast together for Carrie.”

Then he uttered the words that everyone wanted to hear that evening: “You guys are the first audience ever to see this. You ready to see a ‘Star Wars’ movie?” Roars of delight from the crowd filled the entire auditorium.

“The Last Jedi,” which hits theaters on Friday, Dec. 15, stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Laura Dern, Kelly Marie Tran and Benicio Del Toro, as well as returning “Star Wars” legends Mark Hamill and the late Carrie Fisher.

Plot details are under strict embargo until Dec. 12, 9 a.m. PST, but what we can tell you is that “The Last Jedi” is certainly worth seeing and is full of surprises, including a dedication to Fisher’s General Leia in the end.

Check out the photos and spoiler-free reactions from the premiere.

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Top Photo: A general view shows the entrance to the red carpet at the premiere of Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm's 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' at The Shrine Auditorium on December 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)