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The sequel trilogy, crafted under Kennedy’s purview with directors like JJ Abrams and Rian Johnson, is widely regarded as a leadership misstep. It suffered from story incoherence, inconsistent characters, and a failure to satisfy core fans, resulting in a “disaster.” Watching the trilogy, fans often describe it as an embarrassing "mess," with many questioning the narrative direction and the characters' development.
Kennedy’s approach—a focus on new projects far removed from existing characters—has further alienated loyal supporters. She openly states her interest in “lending out” the IP to new storytellers, inadvertently signaling a shift away from building upon traditional storylines and beloved protagonists like Luke Skywalker.