Star Wars fans have been given a special treat in the form of some new footage.

Impressively we get to see John Boyega wielding his light sabre for the first time.

There has been an awakening… #StarWars #TheForceAwakens

The footage was released via the official Star Wars Instagram page, using Instagram’s new landscape format.

Even John himself is EXCITED. Look at what he Tweeted:

Fans also couldn’t contain their excitement.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released in cinemas globally on December 18.