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However: This move raises questions about practicality and motivation. Disney has invested heavily in the sequel characters and storylines, and outright disavowing them could undermine years of storytelling and merchandising value.
The Canon Paradox: Why Reclassify as Legends?
One point of contention is the suggestion that Lucasfilm might reclassify the sequel trilogy as Star Wars Legends. This term refers to previous Extended Universe materials—books, comics, video games—that were decanonized in 2014. Reassigning the sequels as Legends would effectively remove them from official canon, allowing for future revisions.