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The general fandom has largely checked out from new Star Wars projects. Surveys and feedback indicate a significant loss of faith in Lucasfilm’s direction, with audiences feeling alienated by the storytelling choices and a focus on characters they no longer connect with. The Ahsoka series, heavily promoted with the return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, failed to rekindle the same enthusiasm it might have garnered had it not been for mixed reviews and tepid audience engagement.