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Announced at Disney Star Wars Celebration, the Ray movie has become emblematic of everything fans have grown tired of: unnecessary remakes, focus on legacy characters, and a sense of abandonment of the original storytelling spirit. The film, set for release in 2026, has been met with widespread indifference, even among those who still hold out hope for the franchise’s future.
The Director's Perspective: Agenda Over Art?
Recently, director Charmino Boy Chinoi broke her silence in an interview with CNN. Her statements reveal a troubling focus: the project is driven by identity politics rather than storytelling. She expressed excitement about creating a “very special” film "about time we had a woman come forward to shape a story in a galaxy far, far away."