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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's filmic failure appears to be the tipping point in a broader narrative of missteps and waning enthusiasm. Disney's willingness to cut marketing budgets, combined with internal conflicts and franchise fatigue, suggests that the coming months will be pivotal for Lucasfilm’s future.

Will Kathleen Kennedy stay and attempt to steer the brand back on course, or will her departure become inevitable? As the franchise's last hurrah under her leadership seems unlikely to be the triumphant finish Disney had hoped for, industry watchers and fans alike are eager to see the next chapter unfold.