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Star Wars Episode VII officially has a name to go with that number.

The movie will be called Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney announced Thursday. In a post on the official Star Wars Facebook page, they unveiled the title and revealed that the movie has finished its principal photography.

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Although there has been plenty of speculation about the film's plot, very few official details have been released. Fans will look for any clues they might be able to discern from this announcement. The title, like the film's casting, calls on both the old and new parts of the franchise. The "force" is, of course, the element that the Jedi knights in the films derive their power from, introduced in the very first Star Wars movie. The fact that it's "awakening" could refer to the new characters the film will introduce.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens will hit theaters on Dec. 18, 2015.

Disney announced the cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII" on April 29. The list includes the original Luke, Leia and Han as well as a few new faces. Here, director J.J. Abrams, center, meets with the cast, including Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker.
Disney announced the cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII" on April 29. The list includes the original Luke, Leia and Han as well as a few new faces. Here, director J.J. Abrams, center, meets with the cast, including Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker. (Photo: Lucasfilm)
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Adam Driver, perhaps best known for his part on HBO's "Girls," will be joining the cast.
Adam Driver, perhaps best known for his part on HBO's "Girls," will be joining the cast. (Photo: Ben Gabbe, Getty Images)
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The cast will include Oscar Isaac, who starred in last fall's "Inside Llewyn Davis" alongside Driver.
The cast will include Oscar Isaac, who starred in last fall's "Inside Llewyn Davis" alongside Driver. (Photo: Jim Spellman, WireImage)
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Andy Serkis is perhaps best known for his motion-capture characters: Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies and Caeser the ape in the recent "Planet of the Apes" movies.
Andy Serkis is perhaps best known for his motion-capture characters: Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies and Caeser the ape in the recent "Planet of the Apes" movies. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images)
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Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson previously appeared as Bill Weasley in the final two "Harry Potter" films.
Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson previously appeared as Bill Weasley in the final two "Harry Potter" films. (Photo: Mike Marsland, WireImage)
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The cast will also include veteran actor Max von Sydow, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2012 for "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close."
The cast will also include veteran actor Max von Sydow, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2012 for "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close." (Photo: Valerie Macon, AFP/Getty Images)
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British actor John Boyega has already battled aliens in the 2011 film "Attack the Block."
British actor John Boyega has already battled aliens in the 2011 film "Attack the Block." (Photo: Tim P. Whitby, Getty Images)
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Daisy Ridley is a relatively unknown actress. She has only seven credits on her IMDB profile. She’s probably about to get a lot more famous.
Daisy Ridley is a relatively unknown actress. She has only seven credits on her IMDB profile. She’s probably about to get a lot more famous. (Photo: Matthew Brookes)
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Favorites from the original trilogy will also be a part of the new sequels, including Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford.
Favorites from the original trilogy will also be a part of the new sequels, including Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford. (Photo: Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY)
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Carrie Fisher will be back as Princess Leia.
Carrie Fisher will be back as Princess Leia. (Photo: Jason Kempin, Getty Images)
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Mark Hamill will reprise his role as Luke Skywalker.
Mark Hamill will reprise his role as Luke Skywalker. (Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images)
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Anthony Daniels has played droid C-3PO in all six "Star Wars" movies so far and will be back for another.
Anthony Daniels has played droid C-3PO in all six "Star Wars" movies so far and will be back for another. (Photo: AP)
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C-3PO's constant companion, R2-D2 will be in the sequel, played by original actor Kenny Baker.
C-3PO's constant companion, R2-D2 will be in the sequel, played by original actor Kenny Baker. (Photo: M. Tran, FilmMagic)
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Peter Mayhew will return as the furry wookiee, Chewbacca.
Peter Mayhew will return as the furry wookiee, Chewbacca. (Photo: Paul Warner, WireImage)
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    • Disney announced the cast of "Star Wars: Episode VII" on April 29. The list includes the original Luke, Leia and Han as well as a few new faces. Here, director J.J. Abrams, center, meets with the cast, including Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew and Kenny Baker.
    • Adam Driver, perhaps best known for his part on HBO's "Girls," will be joining the cast.
    • The cast will include Oscar Isaac, who starred in last fall's "Inside Llewyn Davis" alongside Driver.
    • Andy Serkis is perhaps best known for his motion-capture characters: Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Hobbit" movies and Caeser the ape in the recent "Planet of the Apes" movies.
    • Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson previously appeared as Bill Weasley in the final two "Harry Potter" films.
    • The cast will also include veteran actor Max von Sydow, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2012 for "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close."
    • British actor John Boyega has already battled aliens in the 2011 film "Attack the Block."
    • Daisy Ridley is a relatively unknown actress. She has only seven credits on her IMDB profile. She’s probably about to get a lot more famous.
    • Favorites from the original trilogy will also be a part of the new sequels, including Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford.
    • Carrie Fisher will be back as Princess Leia.
    • Mark Hamill will reprise his role as Luke Skywalker.
    • Anthony Daniels has played droid C-3PO in all six "Star Wars" movies so far and will be back for another.
    • C-3PO's constant companion, R2-D2 will be in the sequel, played by original actor Kenny Baker.
    • Peter Mayhew will return as the furry wookiee, Chewbacca.
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