Photos from the star-studded world premiere of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

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Today's the day! "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" had its worldwide premiere in Los Angeles.

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All of Hollywood Boulevard is shut down and has been decorated for the big event at not one, but three theaters in LA.

The movie's stars and other celebrities arrived on the red carpet starting at 5:30 p.m. PST. 

Keep reading to see who attended "The Force Awakens" premiere.

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A huge tent extends down the length of Hollywood Boulevard.

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Let's take a look inside.

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Here's the scene before the crowd arrives.

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Stormtroopers and a First Order Flametrooper are on display waiting to greet guests ...

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... as well as statues made entirely out of LEGOs of lead character Rey (Daisy Ridley), BB-8, and the mysterious Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).

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How would you like a ride in this? A "Star Wars" Viper.

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The check-in looks a little overwhelming.

While the red carpet may be empty, fans eagerly await a glimpse at some of the film's stars outside the TCL Chinese Theatre.

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One of our favorite cosplayers — the red Hip Hop Stormtrooper — is on the scene.

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Make way for a legion of Stormtroopers as celebrities get ready to walk the red carpet at 5:30 p.m. PST.

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A working BB-8 droid comes rolling in.

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R2-D2 and a red-armed C-3PO aren't far behind.

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"Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland is among the first stars to arrive with beau Dominic Sherwood.

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C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels proudly shows off a LEGO pin of his "Star Wars" character.

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Chewbacca actor Peter Meyhew wears a Chewie shirt under his tux while showing off his lightsaber-themed cane.

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Gwendoline Christie looks gorgeous. She plays the series' first female Stormtrooper.

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Lead actress and newcomer Daisy Ridley who plays Rey is also in white.

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Legendary "Star Wars" screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan is all smiles.

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"Heroes" actor Greg Grunberg is part of the Resistance in "The Force Awakens."

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Domhnall Gleeson, who plays General Hux, cannot handle the enormity of the event.

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Harrison Ford shows up with his wife Calista Flockhart.

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They may be the cutest couple on the red carpet.

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In case you forgot, motion-capture genius Andy Serkis reminds everyone this is the seventh installment of the film in just about every photo he takes.

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Oscar Isaac cleans up well for the premiere. He's playing resistance pilot Poe Dameron in the film.

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Here's Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and her husband, producer Frank Marshall.

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"Jurassic World" director Colin Trevorrow is there, too. He'll be directing "Star Wars: Episode IX."

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Oscar winner and "The Force Awakens" star Lupita Nyong'o dazzles in a long sequin gown.

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Adam Driver, who plays Kylo Ren, arrives with wife Joanne Tucker. He's looking super serious.

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J.J. Abrams said it was surreal being at the premiere so imagine what it's like being there with franchise creator George Lucas.

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You can't have George Lucas at the premiere without his old friend Steven Spielberg. He's at the event with wife Kate Capshaw.

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We still don't know where Luke Skywalker is in Episode VII and Mark Hamill's not telling anyone before the premiere.

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Carrie Fisher is showing off a lot of leg in a blue velvet gown.

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Not far off is her daughter, Billie Lourd. She'll also have a role in the film.

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Carrie Fisher looks like she's having the most fun at this premiere.

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Lead actor John Boyega showed up in a purple suit wearing a black glove.

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It's a "Modern Family" reunion at the premiere. Sofia Vergara shows up with her hair in Leia buns with hubby Joe Manganiello.

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All of Disney's stars are coming out for this. Here's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." actor Clark Gregg with his wife Jennifer Grey.

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Singer Janelle Monae rocks the carpet with a seriously long braid.

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Look at who showed up in costume! It's Rainn Wilson and his son Walter.

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He's not the only costumed attendee. Joseph Gordon-Levitt showed up as Yoda.

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The "Star Wars" red carpet live stream ended shortly after 7 p.m. West coast time meaning that everyone's getting ready to head inside and see the film!

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Here's a look inside one of the theaters.

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"The Force Awakens" will be released in the US Friday, December 18.

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