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Rob Leonardo of Star Wars News.net reflects this sentiment, criticizing Choi's emphasis on her identity rather than the film's artistic vision. He argues that the obsession with virtue signaling diminishes the franchise's ability to produce exciting, universally appealing entertainment.
Kathleen Kennedy and Leadership Criticism
Longtime Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy has been at the helm of Lucasfilm for over a decade. Critics point out that under her leadership, Star Wars has grown increasingly divisive and niche-focused. For example, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, overseen by Kennedy, faced backlash for its storytelling choices and perceived departure from the franchise's original tone.