Disney rejected a Star Wars film set after The Rise of Sky Walker because they didn't see how "Ben Solo" was alive

[Billy]

I'm sorry, but I have to accuse Disney for playing a role in the decline of Star Wars at this point. According to a report on Forbes, the franchise isn't making much profit any more. Then today, I wake up to this news.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1980400409073086660

I mean, isn't overcoming the impossible the whole point of cinema? I'm actually afraid that they will introduce some MCU-like concept, with zero creativity and kill this franchise

 

[ChrisSawin]

This is fine. The further away from Rise of Skywalker the better. Sucks for Adam Driver, but I’d rather see a fresh start for Star Wars and less nostalgia or rehashing of previous films.

 

[Billy]

Actually, Disney doesn't seem interested in a new start for any of the huge franchises they now own.

 

[PixelNomad42]

Agree a fresh start might not be the worst thing. The last few movies were all over the place, so maybe trying to resurrect Ben and stitch it back together would just drag the same mess forward.

Would the Soderbergh movie have been cool? Probably. But I can also see the argument for wiping the slate and not digging deeper into a timeline that never really landed in the first place.

 

[ChrisSawin]

Actually, Disney doesn't seem interested in a new start for any of the huge franchises they now own.

Not interested? No. Why would they be? Nostalgia baiting and rehashing older films in the franchise has become such a cash grab for them that the general movie seeing public falls victim for every time.