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Part of the decline can be attributed to the infusion of modern social themes into the Star Wars narrative, which has upset many traditional fans seeking escapist fantasy. Kathleen Kennedy's public dismissals of older fans, telling them to "get the hell out" because the new audience would carry the franchise forward, only deepened the divide. As a result, many longtime fans have disengaged, and the franchise’s social commentary-driven approach has failed to attract a broader, sustained viewer base.