We all knew it was going to be a star-studded affair, but the world premiere event for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” surpassed all expectations in its vast scope and sheer star power. Befitting a blockbuster movie with all of its accompanying hype, it seemed as if at least half of the entertainment industry was in attendance — including Star Wars creator George Lucas.
Here are the best moments of the cast arriving to the premiere, including photos from within the theater as director J.J. Abrams introduced the cast and other members of the visionary team that brought fans the seventh episode of the franchise.
Photos courtesy of Getty Images, Disney, and Lucasfilm.