Part 10/11:
With House of the Dragon's second season premiering soon and showing how to harness genuine fan engagement and high-quality production, Disney's Star Wars officers face a stark reality check. Unless the studio can drastically re-evaluate its spending, storytelling approach, and fan relationship, it risks further alienating its core audience.
The financial math makes clear: Star Wars under Disney’s current strategy looks increasingly like a costly mistake. The immense budgets coupled with low engagement and ratings suggest a need to rethink the entire approach—beginning with more humble, quality-driven content and perhaps, most critically, listening to the loyal fanbase that built the franchise's legendary status.