Disney Finally Has a Plan To Save Star Wars, but There’s a Catch

As Star Wars turns 50 in 2027, the galaxy-spanning franchise’s reputation feels like it’s been on a seesaw. It has scored a handful of wins, particularly with Andor’s Emmy success and the positive reception of Disney’s latest animated offering, Maul: Shadow Lord. But for all the highs Star Wars has delivered, its lows have been so pronounced that it’s hard to imagine expectations sinking any lower.