Part 9/9:
Six years after Disney’s sequel trilogy concluded, the franchise appears to be reeling from the financial and creative chaos. The colossal expenditure on The Rise of Skywalker remains a stark reminder of how not to manage a beloved franchise. As Disney reassembles its plans for future Star Wars projects—presumably on a tighter budget and with careful consideration—it remains to be seen whether the franchise can recover its former glory or continue to stumble through costly missteps. For now, the lingering question remains: at what cost did Disney try to rekindle the Star Wars magic?