Dec 17, 2015

Star Wars fans around the world geared up for the premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

: Local fans dressed as Star Wars character Kylo Ren (2nd L) and Stormtroopers pose during a toy exhibition in Taipei on December 17, 2015. Ever since 1977, when “Star Wars” introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. (Sam Yeh/AFP/Getty Images)

: A local fan dressed as a Christmas-themed Stormtrooper high-fives a child during a toy exhibition in Taipei on December 17, 2015. Ever since 1977, when “Star Wars” introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. (Sam Yeh/AFP/Getty Images)

: A cleaner walks past a poster advertising “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Hong Kong on December 17, 2015. It may be one of the most hyped films of all time, but “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opened on December 16 to ecstatic reviews from both fans and critics. (Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images)

: Members of the Star Wars “Star Wars Fans Nuernberg” fan club dressed as “Stormtrooper” characters pose for a photo at a cinema in Nuremberg, southern Germany, on December 16, 2015. Ever since 1977, when “Star Wars” introduced the world to The Force, Jedi knights, Darth Vader, Wookiees and clever droids R2-D2 and C3PO, the sci-fi saga has built a devoted global fan base that spans the generations. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” had its German Premiere on December 16, 2015. (DPA/Nicolas Armer Germany/AFP/Getty Images)

: A Chinese boy waits in front of a poster for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at a bus stop in Beijing on December 17, 2015. The movie opens in China on January 9. (Greg Baker/AFP/Getty Images)

: A Malaysian Muslim woman (C) poses for pictures with members of Malaysia’s Star Wars Fan Club dressed as various characters before watching ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at a cinema in Subang, outside Kuala Lumpur on December 17, 2015. (Mohd Rafsan/AFP/Getty Images)

: A member of Malaysia’s Star Wars Fan Club dressed as Darth Maul (C) attends a viewing of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at a cinema in Subang, outside Kuala Lumpur on December 17, 2015. (Mohd Rasfan/AFP/Getty Images)

: A member of Malaysia’s Star Wars Fan Club (C) dressed as Darth Maul poses for pictures before watching ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ at a cinema in Subang, outside Kuala Lumpur on December 17, 2015. (Mohd Rafsan/AFP/Getty Images)

: In this Sept. 4, 2015 file photo, fans dressed as Star Wars characters shop at a toy store at midnight in Hong Kong as part of the global event called “Force Friday” to release new toys and other merchandise from the new movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

: Alley Shelley, of Parkville, from left, and friend Steve Schneider, of Dundalk, arrived at 7 a.m. to start the line for the 7 p.m. premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens at the Senator Theater. Shelley made the Chewbacca leg warmers and brought along Star Wars themed snacks in her Star Wars bag. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

: A fan takes a selfie with projected images of the film “Star Wars”, during the opening of the Rio Mapping Festival 2015, on December 17, 2015, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images)

: A fan takes a selfie with projected images of the film “Star Wars”, during the opening of the Rio Mapping Festival 2015, on December 17, 2015, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images)

: In this photo taken Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, Mike Avallone holds a life size storm trooper helmet in his Star Wars themed home in Deatsville, Ala. He and his wife Kelly Avallone are anxiously awaiting this week’s release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” (Shannon Heupel/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

: In this photo taken Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, Mike Avallone shows his collection of Star Wars tattoos at his home in Deatsville, Ala. He and his wife Kelly Avallone live in a Star Wars themed home and are anxiously awaiting this week’s release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” (Shannon Heupel/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

: Fans try to stay warm as they wait in line for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” outside the AMC 28 Theater in Olathe, Kan., on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS)

Fans get ready for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”