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This development echoes previous missteps by Lucasfilm’s handling of iconic characters. The franchise’s treatment of Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and other Star Wars legends has often received criticism for prioritizing modern social themes over character integrity. Now, with Indiana Jones, there is a sense that similar issues might tarnish the character’s legacy.
The analogy is clear: just as fans felt betrayed by the way Luke Skywalker and Han Solo were portrayed in recent Star Wars projects, concerns are rising that Indiana Jones is being reduced from a daring adventurer to a shadow of his former self—an old man going through the motions, rather than the fearless hero we once cheered.