New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer reveals Han Solo, Chewbacca

London: Han Solo has made his first cinematic appearance since 1983 in the latest trailer for 'Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.'

Harrison Ford, who plays space smuggler Solo, is seen alongside his furry pal Chewbacca right at the end of the new teaser, which was included in a trailer shown at an official fan convention in California, the BBC reported.

The movie is set for release on 18 December and is the first in a new series of the sci-fi franchise.