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The initial excitement at the project's announcement has largely fizzled out, and the public's indifference is palpable. Despite Disney and Lucasfilm's repeated promises, the project appears to have lost its momentum, leaving fans and industry watchers to wonder whether it was ever truly viable.
The Larger Context: A Franchise in Flux
Disney’s strategy with Star Wars has involved exploring multiple projects—from the James Mangold-directed Star Wars: Acolyte to the Dawn of the Jedi series—yet none have managed to capture widespread interest. The Dawn of the Jedi, originally a comic series, is being eyed as another prequel-based story, but many see it as just more recycled material.