The Real Reason The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy was Doomed to Fail
Despite plans for a Star Wars sequel trilogy existing as early as 1976, Disney’s delayed follow-up to that original Skywalker saga has been a mixed bag. Consisting of 2015’sThe Force Awakens(directed by J. J. Abrams), 2017’sThe Last Jedi(directed by Rian Johnson), and 2019’sThe Rise of Skywalker(once again directed by Abrams), the trilogy sought to explore the aftermath of the fall of the Galactic Empire,as shown in 1983’sReturn of the Jedi. Containing countless references to (and continuations from) previous Star Wars films, this follow-up trilogy looked well-placed to deliver the same mystical, sci-fi magic that captivated original audiences....