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If the project ultimately fails to materialize, insiders speculate it may be officially scrapped or replaced with the larger new trilogy announced recently, which aims to feature Rey in some capacity. However, given the troubled development history, such a resolution seems uncertain at best.
The Broader Implications for Disney Star Wars
The saga of the Ray movie encapsulates the larger issues plaguing Disney’s Star Wars franchise. The recurring theme of overpromising and underdelivering, coupled with internal chaos and the infusion of activism, has left fans disengaged. The franchise's reliance on reviving familiar characters and storylines—despite clear disinterest from the audience—has further alienated core fans.