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Moreover, incentive structures like residual payments for high viewership mean that unless the show hits a 20% domestic viewership threshold, writers and creators receive minimal bonuses—a far cry from the actual numbers.
The Future of Star Wars and Franchise Direction
The overall tone suggests a franchise in decline—where consumer fatigue, poor storytelling, and corporate interests are intertwined. The cynical take is that Star Wars is increasingly being driven not by storytelling quality but by ideological messaging and brand management.