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This narrative ignores that audience discontent largely stems from dissatisfaction with storytelling and creative direction. The truth remains that Star Wars' declining popularity isn't solely due to fan toxicity but often because of quality issues, mismanagement, and perhaps ideological overreach. The establishment's focus on identity politics, inclusion, and victimhood, as seen in Hedland's casting choices (prominent women, minorities), seems disconnected from the core fanbase, which tends to favor traditional storytelling and clear-cut hero archetypes.