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The release of Episode VIII: The Last Jedi by Rian Johnson marked a turning point. The film disillusioned him profoundly, describing it as a betrayal that "broke" Star Wars for him. The movie’s narrative choices, character developments, and tone frustrated many longstanding fans, and for him, The Last Jedi was the beginning of losing faith. Following that disappointment, Episode IX further cemented his disinterest, with the impression that the franchise was no longer aligned with his expectations or love for the original stories.