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The Disconnect With Audience and Legacy
Star Wars as a franchise has struggled to engage new audiences, with interest waning among the youth. Despite efforts to introduce nostalgia and reboot classic characters, results have been underwhelming. The recent focus on Ray's ascension to the Jedi and her claiming the Skywalker name has been viewed as an unnecessary retcon, erasing Luke Skywalker’s legacy and upsetting many long-term fans.