Disney dropped the new 2.5-minute "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" clip during halftime of the Monday night matchup between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. Tickets for one of the most anticipated movies of the year, which is due out December 14-15, are already on sale.
Rian Johnson, the film director for the Episode VIII of the Star Wars saga, previously advised fans to keep away from the trailer if they don't want any spoilers.
I a legitimately torn. If you want to come in clean, absolutely avoid it.
— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) 8 октября 2017 г.
But it’s gooooood….. https://t.co/Y29K5yz8i4
But, as it turned out, too many of them couldn't resist the temptation — Twitter has predictably exploded since the release of the video.
When you're forced to watch football so you can see #TheLastJedi trailer. pic.twitter.com/ClkuTRflGL
— Moldy Kenobi (@MoldyKenobi) 10 октября 2017 г.
Me in the next couple of days analyzing clues from #TheLastJedi trailer pic.twitter.com/mFZbYom7ZV
— AHS (@SeraphArdor) 10 октября 2017 г.
A lot of Internet users were absolutely mesmerized by what they've seen and are now eager to watch the second installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
HOW WE FELT AFTER WATCHING #TheLastJediTrailer! #TheLastJedi #StarWars #TK007 pic.twitter.com/Wwsa7O0IU8
— 12 Days' TK-007 (@TK007icensed) 10 октября 2017 г.
When you have to wait till December for the movie.. #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/bmuVbrZ817
— CompulsiveFangirl🎆 (@SomaraniM) 10 октября 2017 г.
The trailer published on YouTube has racked up more than 10 million views by the time this article was published.
When you finally stop replaying #TheLastJedi trailer. pic.twitter.com/Ftr1HLEsTm
— Bad Father Han Solo (@BadFatherHan) 10 октября 2017 г.
Many fans became especially emotional after the appearance of Princess Leia, played by Carrie Fisher who sadly passed at the end of 2016.
The moment you realize you need to buy enough Kleenex for the whole theater #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/fqO70zDvbq
— Ziggy (@mrjafri) 10 октября 2017 г.
Damn. Got all the feels again when I saw her on #TheLastJedi trailer. RIP Carrie. pic.twitter.com/y7WwV3Zvk8
— Stephen Courson (@StephenCourson) 10 октября 2017 г.
The final scene of the trailer generated a huge whirlwind of surprise, panic and outrage…
#TheLastJedi
— Eileen Herrera (@eileen_beean15) 10 октября 2017 г.
Rey: I need someone to show me my place in all this
Kylo: *hand reaches out*
Me: pic.twitter.com/p4S0GbqalH
Rey: "I need someone to show me my place in all this"
— Kylo Snow 🎃 (@KyloSnow) 10 октября 2017 г.
*is she talking to Luke? Leia?*
*Obi Wan force ghost?*
*sees Kylo Ren#TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/Nx2C9nvy3M
REY I SWEAR TO GOD IF YOU TAKE KYLO REN’S HAND #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/Lr570DMD2Y
— taylor (@txylormarie) 10 октября 2017 г.
#TheLastJedi “I need someone to show me my place in all of this..”
— hey baby (@fxndomrxnts) 10 октября 2017 г.
*kylo extends hand*
fandom: pic.twitter.com/MJXb0c1mNs
… and even caused some online "heart attacks."
I WAS WRONG I WAS NOT READY FOR THAT LAST SCENE #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/biXFJQ4qKd
— Celeste (@pastelbIue) 10 октября 2017 г.
Meanwhile, it gave some hope to others, who have been dreaming that Kylo Ren and Rey will start a romance — there is even a word for this union, "Reylo," comprised of the two characters' names merged in one.
This boy is mad in love and no one can convince me otherwise #reylo pic.twitter.com/FXzz9gCE3s
— It is you (@NichtNiklas) 10 октября 2017 г.
Reeeeeylo!! 🖤🙊 thanks @starwars You are my last hope! #TheLastJediTrailer #TheLastJedi #Reylo pic.twitter.com/988XN788Lx
— •REYLO♡Kylo&Rey♡SW• (@Reylo_Fans) 10 октября 2017 г.
Special mention should be made of porgs, the cute new creatures, which will debut in the upcoming movie.
the porgs capture both my emotions #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/93xZhbJP7J
— G 🇵🇷 (@hughswolverine) 10 октября 2017 г.
These adorable little things stole the hearts of fans when they were shown on screen for just a few seconds during a behind-the-scenes reel shown at Disney's D23 Expo in July. Since then, porg mania has only got bigger!
How The Star Wars #TheLastJedi got me pic.twitter.com/NyEE3ECeAs
— rickandmorty (@rickandmorty101) 10 октября 2017 г.
Porgs are a species of sea bird with deep, soulful eyes native to the planet Ahch-To, inspired by real-life puffins.
After watching #TheLastJedi trailer: 😱! pic.twitter.com/HJvTYw9J6c
— Disney (@Disney) 10 октября 2017 г.