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Even some outlets, trying to remain neutral, admit that the film lacks Spielberg’s directorial magic and suffers from a "creaky" storytelling approach. These sobering assessments suggest that Disney’s and Lucasfilm’s hopes for a blockbuster may not materialize.
The Bigger Picture: A Franchise in Trouble
This string of failures signals a troubling trend for Disney and Lucasfilm. The combination of:
A disappointing box office outlook for Indiana Jones 5,
The shuttering of the Galaxy’s Edge hotel,
The cancellation of Willow,
reflects broader issues within their franchise management strategy.