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However, despite positive feedback, the project was ultimately shelved. The key reason cited was resistance from Disney’s top brass, including then-CEO Bob Iger and co-chair Alan Bergman, who reportedly felt the concept of Ben Solo being alive conflicted with Star Wars continuity, especially after the conclusion of The Rise of Skywalker. The film’s proposed budget was said to be “conservative” (less than $400 million—a figure still colossal but notably less than other blockbuster productions), aiming for a more character-driven, intimate story.