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Given the franchise's legacy, fans critically responded to the teaser, and their reaction has been largely unfavorable. Without Nicolas Cage, the franchise feels incomplete; without the original premise rooted in American history, many perceive this as a betrayal of what made the original films special.
Critics speculate that Disney’s moves come from a desire to "check boxes" on diversity and representation, rather than genuinely continuing a compelling story. The feeling among audiences is that Disney is prioritizing ideological messaging over storytelling integrity—prompting fears that this new series may not resonate with fans of the original.