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Disney’s frustration is understandable. The studio has faced mounting criticism over its approach to Star Wars, especially with recent narrative decisions that lean heavily into gender and identity politics. The announcement of a female-centric Star Wars show, especially with scant details, appears to have upset Disney’s leadership, who likely prefer to control their messaging and manage public perception carefully.
Furthermore, this episode coincides with a period of turmoil within Disney: theaters and streaming services suffering from shifting viewer preferences, a series of canceled or delayed projects, and the fallout from the ongoing controversy over creative direction. The leak, whether intentional or accidental, risks further destabilizing Disney’s carefully curated corporate image.