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The Role of Kathleen Kennedy
Much of the blame for this perceived decline has been attributed to Kathleen Kennedy, the head of Lucasfilm. Many argue that her tenure has compromised the franchise, allowing projects to stray too far from the beloved core of Star Wars. Critics assert that as long as she remains tied to new projects as an executive producer, fans are unlikely to regain confidence in the franchise.
Brief discussions about future projects, including explorations of the Knights of the Old Republic era, reveal trepidation that Kennedy’s leadership will impact these tales adversely. Instead of generating excitement, the suggestion of revisiting beloved content feels more like an impending disappointment.