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They contend that much of this controversy is fueled by a media landscape seeking clicks and sensationalism, often led by outlets bordering on propaganda. This cycle of promoting conflict keeps Star Wars relevant—at least in noise—and distracts from the franchise’s stagnation.
The discussion points out that recent attempts to revive Empire Strikes Back in theaters are likely motivated by profit motives rather than genuine fan interest, especially as the Star Wars universe is increasingly fragmented into multiple spin-offs, cartoons, and derivative shows that further dilute the brand.