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Daniels’ critique goes beyond personal disappointment. He openly laments how Disney’s Star Wars feels disconnected from what created its massive, global fanbase. His comments reveal frustration with the franchise's current trajectory—one that seems to prioritize new ideas or shock value over the core themes of friendship, heroism, and unity that defined the original films.
In a recent interview, Daniels emphasized that C-3PO has been diminished to a “decorative” presence, and he lamented that the character's absence of purpose in recent films reflects broader issues within the franchise’s storytelling. His words suggest that Disney’s approach has strayed from the rich, character-driven storytelling that made Star Wars a cultural phenomenon.