Darwinianevolution said:
Well, that one is really important. If they are not succeeding in either satisfying the old fanbase (which, considering how fragmented and nostalgia-fueled it is, can't be really done) or bring newer, younger fans (with the sales of toys being massively dissapointing and videogame sales also lower than expected proving they haven't done it either) they are eventually going to burn out the IP. At least the original expanded universe, as sprawling and unorganized as it was, could catter to every aspect of the Star Wars fanbase at the same time. Disney can't seem to do it in any way, shape or form. Which is surprising, since they are doing wonders with the Marvel cinematic universe. |
Fans didn't want identity politics in their films or for their marketing. That is a big reason why it failed.
The old fanbase actually isn't too hard to please. They had a golden opportunity to bring the trio back to the big screen and they completely wasted it. Also Rian Johnson's portrayal of Luke was terrible.
We have seen the after effects of the Last Jedi with Solo bombing (even though I thought it was the best of Disney's). I don't see much anticipation at all for 9... Yeah, the franchise as a whole isn't in the best spot right now. But hopefully they can turn things around.
I am surprised that EA had cancelled the open world single player Star Wars game, since the concept would practically sell itself.
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