I saw all of the original films in the theaters. I grew up with Star Wars. It is amazing.
I do not expect any new films to "top" Empire.
What I DO expect is that the care, respect, and devotion to detail and narrative, incorporating the mythology of archetypes within the movie, is done with as much sincerity as the OT. That was not the case with the prequels.
If the filmmakers are that committed, and that shows on the screen, I will be satisfied.