The Star Wars series started in 1977, and became the 5th highest grossing movie series of all time, behind Harry Potter and James Bond.  The new movie “Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens” is a sequel to “Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi” which came out in 1983.

Some students are dressing up for the release.  

“Ever since I was in kindergarten I’ve liked Star Wars,” sophomore John Martin said. “My family would go over to my grandparents house. They had the original series, and that’s the only thing that I would watch.”

Tickets have sold out almost everywhere.

“I think it’s gonna be amazing, J.J. Abrams is a great director,” Martin said. “He was able to revive the Star Trek franchise, and I think he can do it again with the new Star Wars movie.”

Some people want to show their appreciation for the series by dressing up for the premiere, costumes ranging from a simple hat or shirt, to full, realistic costumes.

“I’ve thought about buying some Jar Jar Binks ears,” Martin said. “I think it would be pretty ridiculous.”

Others, however, have another point of view on it.

“Unlike others, I’m not gonna dress up,” sophomore, Craig Johnson said. “Because it would only distract me.”