A new trailer for 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has been released.

Over shots of Stormtroopers on the attack, Andy Serkis’ Supreme Leader Snoke can be heard saying: "There's been an awakening. Have you felt it?"

Adam's Kylo Ren, the latest villain in the franchise, can be heard answering: "Yes" before Snoke adds: "Even you have never faced such a test".

Poe Dameron – played by Oscar Isaac – also features in the trailer, leading his X-Wing squadron into battle, while Finn (John Boyega) and Rey (Daisy Ridley) make an appearance.

Finn can be heard saying: "You know what I've seen, we all need to run" before he is seen fleeing with Rey.

And Harrison Ford's Han Solo is also seen in the ‘All The Way’ TV spot, sending a Stormtrooper flying as he joins the battle, along with his loyal companion Chewbacca.

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', which is directed by J.J. Abrams, is expected to be released on December 18.