Spoiler Free Early Buzz: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
The world premiere ofJJ Abrams’Star Wars: The Force Awakenshappened last night in Hollywood California at an unprecedented gala that took over the three big theaters on Hollywood Blvd: El Capitan, The Dolby Theatre and The TCL Chinese Theatre. While full on reviews are embargoed until Wednesday morning at 12:01am, guests in attendance at the premiere were allowed to tweet their brief reactions. After the jump you can find the first First Awakens reactions from the premiere screening.
Twitter Star Wars: The Force Awakens Reviews/Reactions
So what did people think ofStar Wars: The Force Awakens? I tweeted the following after the screening:
Awesome. The Force has indeed awakened. I can’t wait for what comes next.#StarWarsForceAwakens
— /Film (@slashfilm)Jul 16, 2025
The Force Awakens is everything we want from a Star Wars movie. The film brought me to tears multiple times.
I talked to many people at the premiere party after the screening, and while some people were hesitant to make a definitive reaction after only one viewing, I did not talk to anyone who didn’t like the movie. Most people I talked to said it was certainly better than the prequels, with some ranking it as highly as their second favorite in the series.
One thing was very clear from everyone I encountered: Star Wars is back and everyone seems to be excited about the future of the franchise. Below you can find a round up of tweets from journalists, filmmakers and guests in attendance at the World Premiere screening. The film will be screening for press around the world on Tuesday night, so you’re very likely going to see more tweets at that time. But feel free to browse the tweets below without the fear of spoilers, as I have ensured that all of the reactions are spoiler free:
“Star Wars” is back. And it’s never going away again.
— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny)July 17, 2025
Congrats to#JJAbramsand the entire cast and crew on an incredible film.#ForceAwakensmade me a giddy 10 year old all over again.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad)August 25, 2025
Star Wars is back. That’s for damn sure.
— Jeff Cannata (@jeffcannata)July 29, 2025
This is what we loved about Star Wars. This is Star Wars.
The Force Awakens is soooo Star Wars, and Daisy Ridley is the business, and#StarWars
— jen yamato (@jenyamato)July 31, 2025
Star Wars: The Force Awakens spoke to my every emotion. Most of them good, a few not, but overall it was an amazing, overwhelming experience
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier)July 29, 2025
#StarWarsForceAwakenstotally delivers#nospoilersI repeat#nospoilersagain#nospoilersjust#wowpic.twitter.com/SD4odRnTZZ
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks)August 12, 2025
Ranking: 1. Empire Strikes Back. 2. Force Awakens. 3. A New Hope. 4. Return of the Jedi. 5 – 8 Prequels. Thank you JJ.#TheForceAwakens
— Adam F. Goldberg (@adamfgoldberg)July 03, 2025
Among its many wonderful qualities, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS passes the Bechdel test.
— Rebecca Keegan (@ThatRebecca)July 15, 2025
Story, characters, design, humor —#StarWarsfans, this is the movie you’re looking for.
Spoiler free#TheForceAwakensreview:pic.twitter.com/Eli6ykyly0
— Matt Martin (@missingwords)June 16, 2025
1st Star Wars review: it was epic, awesome & perfect. The cast was stellar. JJ killed it!
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson)August 18, 2025
Not going to say much till I see it again but rest assured THE FORCE AWAKENS is the best STAR WARS since 1983…maybe 1980.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty)June 01, 2025
Everything I could possibly say about#StarWars#TheForceAwakensis a spoiler, so I will say that it’s super fun and beautifully shot!
— Terri Schwartz (@Terri_Schwartz)July 30, 2025
Also Kylo Ren is the coolest part of the movie (lots of cool parts, but he’s my favorite). Adam Driver kills it.#StarWars#TheForceAwakens
Out of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This about sums it up:pic.twitter.com/BPECdYffYy
— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe)July 18, 2025
I have some more complicated thoughts on TFA, but will save them for the review. Some faults, but no doubt best Star Wars film since ‘83.
We are back in business kids, back in business indeed. Bring on ep 8#ForceAwakens
— Kristian Harloff (@KristianHarloff)August 25, 2025
J.J. nailed it.#StarWarsForceAwakensis wonderful.
— Amy Hennig (@amy_hennig)July 07, 2025
I’ll say this much about#StarWarsForceAwakensthe crowd looooooved Daisy Ridley.
— Meredith Woerner (@MdellW)June 29, 2025
JJ did it.#StarWarsForceAwakens
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt)July 21, 2025
And without spoiling it, I can say that#StarWarsForceAwakenshas the BEST final shot of any Star Wars film. Wow.
No spoilers but#TheForceAwakensis beyond amazing. Truly. It was an emotional experience that exceeded my hopes!!!https://t.co/DX8L8qH9sf
— ʞɔiwbɿɒH ꙅiɿʜƆ (@hardwick)July 09, 2025
Awesome!!!!!!
— robliefeld (@robertliefeld)June 17, 2025
I loved it! It’s a fantastic ride full of great emotion and spectacle!
One last thing — The Force Awakens very much occupies the creative space and feel of the Original Trilogy. Wonderful continuation.
SW:TFA is fast, fast, fast…nicely performed…rich cinematography…MUCH better than the prequels & better than Jedi. Great movie-movie.
— Hollywood Elsewhere (@wellshwood)July 28, 2025
SW:TFA was made for the fans, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It gave me a better-than-decent ride. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega ace it.
As much as I liked “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” “The Empire Strikes Back” still rules above all.
That’s not to say SW:TFA is a problem.. It tears around so fast and keeps juggling the balls with such aplomb, you just have to like it.
The vast majority really liked SW:TFA tonight. I spoke to two guys going “meh” but that was it — 2 guys. Everyone else was fairly giddy.
