Hollywood is going crazy over the seventh installment of "Star Wars."

After a full decade, fans of the "Star Wars" series can finally reunite with their favorite characters starting this weekend.

(Source: AFP)

The seventh installment of this blockbuster series will officially be released on December 18th, under the title "Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens."

The premiere of "The Force Awakens" took place at the Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on December 14th. Thousands of fans dressed as characters from the "Star Wars" universe gathered outside the famous theater complex to witness the film crew and other Hollywood stars attending the event.

With sniffer dogs, metal detectors, and police officers, the premiere of "The Force Awakens" had even tighter security than an Oscars ceremony. Film critic Jeff Bock exclaimed, "This is probably the biggest movie premiere in decades."

Bock's assessment is not without merit, as "The Force Awakens," even before its official release, has already grossed tens of millions of dollars from advance ticket sales in the US alone.

Experts estimate that the film could gross $400 million before the end of December, making this year the highest-grossing film year in history.

Even products related to "Star Wars" could generate $5 billion in revenue for Walt Disney. This is a very lucrative investment for Disney, as the giant company previously acquired Lucasfilm and the "Star Wars" brand rights in 2012 for $4 billion.

First released in 1977, "Star Wars" has long transcended the boundaries of a typical movie. The six films have grossed nearly $4.4 billion, and if you include video games, television series, toys, and other merchandise based on the franchise, "Star Wars" is a brand worth almost $31 billion.

In the cultural and spiritual lives of many Westerners, "Star Wars" is indispensable and a favorite film of many generations. The story of The Force, the Jedi knights, the Sith villains, the spaceships, and the Lightsabers... has captivated millions of viewers worldwide.

The plot of "The Force Awakens" has remained a secret until now. What fans know is information that the film crew has revealed little by little, such as the return of veteran actors Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, or the appearance of new faces like John Boyega and Daisy Ridley. Director JJ Abrams is determined to keep everything a secret until the last minute, ensuring that "The Force Awakens" lives up to its reputation as the most anticipated film of 2015.

In Vietnam, this sci-fi blockbuster will be released on December 18th under the title "The Force Awakens".

According to VNA