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This incident is viewed by many as emblematic of a larger trend where Disney’s stewardship of Star Wars has often conflicted with Lucas’s original vision. Critics argue that the company has repeatedly commodified, altered, or suppressed aspects of Lucas’s initial work in favor of creating a commercially driven, reimagined franchise.
The move to showcase the original 1977 print—despite Lucas's longstanding objections—further fuels the narrative that Disney has little regard for Lucas’s wishes and is more interested in capitalizing on nostalgia and curiosity. Many believe that Lucas's decision to sell his rights was a mistake, and that Disney’s actions amount to a "desecration" of the franchise's legacy.