Is Disney Bad at Star Wars? An Analysis
Disney's management of the Star Wars franchise has faced criticism due to declining box office returns, scrapped projects, and mixed reviews for series, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
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Since acquiring Lucasfilm in 2012, Disney has faced mixed reactions regarding its handling of the Star Wars franchise. While the initial film, "The Force Awakens," was a massive success, subsequent entries in the sequel trilogy, particularly "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker," received polarized responses, leading to declining box office returns. Disney's strategy has also included several standalone films, such as "Rogue One" and "Solo," which experienced varying degrees of success and production challenges. The studio has announced numerous projects that were later scrapped, contributing to a perception of chaos in its film strategy. On the television front, Disney+ has seen some successes, notably "The Mandalorian," which helped establish the streaming service. However, subsequent series like "The Book of Boba Fett" and "Ahsoka" have faced criticism for inconsistent quality and viewership. The latest series, "The Acolyte," received mixed reviews and low ratings, leading to its cancellation after one season. Overall, while Disney's Star Wars content remains popular, the franchise's direction has raised questions about its long-term viability and the effectiveness of Disney's management.
- Disney's Star Wars films have seen declining box office returns and mixed critical reception.
- Numerous announced projects have been scrapped, leading to perceptions of disorganization.
- "The Mandalorian" has been a standout success for Disney+, while other series have struggled.
- "The Acolyte" faced significant backlash and was canceled after one season due to low ratings.
- The future of Star Wars under Disney remains uncertain amid fan criticism and high expectations.
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2 commentsThe original trilogy were united by the theme of the son helping his father (Vader) redeem himself.
The second trilogy attempted to explain why Vader joined the Dark side in the first place. Nevermind it made no sense. Hmmm. My wife is dying and the bad guy who I have been taught my whole life to distrust said he can save her. So I will go along and murder children in the process?
I have no clue what Rey and Kylo Ren are about other than subjecting me to three movies worth of their British posh accents. It is like watching two Shakespearean actors slumming and half assing their way through low brow fare.
Or was it mythologized by kids who didn’t see the wires while distracted by the ships and laser swords?
The writing, plots, pacing have always sucked. Nothing about these stories have ever revealed yet unknowns aspects to the human condition. The merchandise sales on the other hand… those have been revealing
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