Teaser gives fans first look at Fifty Shades sequel 'Fifty Shades Darker'

The official poster for the Fifty sequel was also released along with the teaser. Credit: Universal Pictures UK/ FiftyShadesMovie UK Facebook

Fans of the Fifty Shades of Grey series have been given a sneak preview into the sequel 'Fifty Shades Darker'.

A 20-second teaser has been released ahead of a full trailer on Tuesday.

The film, directed by James Foley, features the main characters Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele played by Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

An official poster for the movie was also released on the Fifty Shades movie UK facebook page.

The trailer starts off with fireworks before showing the Grey and Steele apparently getting ready for a masquerade ball but only one word is spoken when Grey says "intrigued".

No doubt fans of the franchise are in a state of high anticipation.

Watch the short teaser trailer below: