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There is speculation that internal Disney politics, particularly the influence of Alan Bergman and Iger, might be affecting project timelines. Bergman, noted as a stabilizing presence at Disney, has allegedly kept Kathleen Kennedy from advancing other projects since The Rise of Skywalker. Conversely, the Starfighter project’s swift movement could be an effort to satisfy leadership's desire for new content, irrespective of internal chaos.