Fast on the heels of its previous reveal, "Empire" magazine has debuted the second "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" cover for its winter preview issue. While the first showcased the First Order, this one turns the spotlight on a new generation of heroes: Daisy Ridley’s Rey, John Boyega’s Finn and Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron, with BB-8 and the Millennium Falcon in the background.

Directed by J.J. Abrams, the film also stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Adam Driver, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline christie, Andy Serkis, Max von Sydow and Lupita Nyong’o.

“Empire’s” winter preview issue arrives Aug. 27. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" opens Dec. 18.