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The controversy surrounding this shelved project illustrates the broader issues within Disney's management of the franchise. While the fandom’s demand for more stories featuring Kylo Ren/Ben Solo remains high, the constant rehashing and resurrection approach undermines the seriousness of storytelling and character development.
Steven Soderbergh, the filmmaker involved, expressed disappointment, stating he enjoyed conceptualizing the project and regrets that fans won't get to see it. His comments suggest a missed opportunity for a fresh narrative that could have expanded the sequel characters’ arcs meaningfully.