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Star Wars Fans Disheartened by Disney's Uneven Storytelling

3/24/2025

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In 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, hoping to prioritize family and preserve the franchise's legacy. Yet, fan enthusiasm has waned due to uneven storytelling and character treatment in the sequel trilogy. Coupled with a dismissive approach towards fans and numerous project cancellations, disappointment lingers, though hope for a brighter future remains.

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In 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, hoping to prioritize family and preserve the franchise's legacy. Yet, fan enthusiasm has waned due to uneven storytelling and character treatment in the sequel trilogy. Coupled with a dismissive approach towards fans and numerous project cancellations, disappointment lingers, though hope for a brighter future remains.