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The problem: The Legends label was initially applied to entire storylines, not selectively to recent films. It would be a radical shift to retroactively place the sequels in that category, and doing so might alienate fans who currently enjoy the films.
Internal Factions and The Power Struggle
The rumor also suggests that internal factions within Lucasfilm—loyalists to George Lucas versus supporters of Kathleen Kennedy—are vying over the franchise's future. The supposed plan to reset or reconfigure the canon is said to meet resistance from Kennedy's faction, which aims to preserve the current storyline and capitalize on existing properties.