Furious fans say they have been 'ripped off' and misled by the franchise.
Star Wars: Episode VIII is being directed by Rian Johnson.
The photo is reminiscent of a scene from The Empire Strikes Back when Luke carried Yoda during Jedi training.
The trailer will premiere on Good Morning America on 7 April between 7am and 8am ET.
If you were in a lightsaber duel, both you and your opponent would have body parts vaporised in a single clash
This movie is the biggest box office hit in the US.
The success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Marvel and Pixar means the future looks bright for Disney.
The success of Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar means Disney are set to rule the box office for years to come.
JJ Abrams' instalment makes unprecedented late entry and will go up against Mad Max: Fury Road and The Martian.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens' disappointment is that it could have been a great effort but it isn't.
As The Force Awakens approaches, photographers capture pictures of fans with their Star Wars collections.
Princess Leia's transformation has a clue about the fate of Mark Hamill's iconic character.
'We wanted it to be something that a child would remember,' admitted BAFTA-winning Kaplan.
Actors from the upcoming film discuss the newest characters in the Star Wars universe
'I think would just kill it,' the sci-fi director recently admitted.
'I don't believe in midi-chlorians and need for bloodlines,' the sci-fi sequel helmer alludes.
The 73-year-old also admitted that he has no 'nostalgia' when it comes to the iconic character.
Fisher was unhappy about having to drop 35 pounds for her role as General Leia in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The Game Of Thrones star plays antagonist Captain Phasma in the upcoming film, The Force Awakens.
Harrison Ford introduced the five-piece a capella group, and host Jennifer Lopez linked to the clip.
Star Trek actor also claims that JJ Abrams' The Force Awakens will restore people's faith in the franchise.
Daniel Fleetwood's dying wish to see new Star Wars flick was a big success on social media.