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Discussions surrounding The Acolyte also intersect with gender politics, fueling scandals about perceived gendered themes and ideological agendas. Some fans, and even Disney executives, frame the narrative as a response to a predominantly male fan base, emphasizing a "woman-centered" focus designed to upend traditional Star Wars themes rooted in masculinity. Kathleen Kennedy and Leslie Hedland’s statements about "empowering women" are presented not just as marketing, but as part of a cultural war where content is weaponized for ideological battles—an attempt to reshape Star Wars to fit a modern, progressive mold at the expense of logic and storytelling integrity.