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The franchise's decline serves as a cautionary tale about fan expectations, creative direction, and corporate interference. The comparison with horror franchises and their ability to reboot and recover after poor installments underscores how The Last Jedi and subsequent projects have, for many, irreparably damaged Star Wars’s credibility.
Critics assert that the franchise’s downfall was fueled by a desire to push progressive agendas at the expense of coherent storytelling and character development. As Marvel’s lineup falters with Phase 4 and Phase 5, Disney’s missteps with Star Wars highlight the risks of losing sight of core audience interests in favor of fleeting trends.