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Adding to Disney's woes was the removal of the Willow series from Disney+—a clear sign that projects are not meeting financial expectations. The series was reportedly axed because it was hemorrhaging money, emphasizing the company's struggles to keep its Star Wars and Lucasfilm properties commercially viable.
The Public and Fan Reaction
As news of the hotel’s closure and other setbacks spread, criticism toward Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy intensified. Many fans and industry observers view her leadership as a series of missteps, characterized by expensive failures that fail to recapture the franchise’s magic. Public perception strongly leans toward the belief that Kennedy's tenure has been marked more by controversy and disappointment than revival or success.