Sex, Politics, and ‘Star Wars’: How Disney’s $4 Billion Fandom Turned Socially Radioactive — Opinion
The article discusses the cultural and social implications of the 'Star Wars' franchise under Disney's ownership. It highlights the backlash against the franchise, particularly regarding its female characters and creative direction. The author reflects on how discussions about 'Star Wars' have become fraught with tension and hostility, especially towards women involved in the series.
- ▪The backlash against Disney's 'Star Wars' has been significant, particularly towards female characters like Rey.
- ▪Kathleen Kennedy, who led Lucasfilm, faced criticism for the creative direction of the franchise.
- ▪Conversations about 'Star Wars' have shifted from casual movie discussions to contentious debates filled with hostility.
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“I don’t even want to get into it.” There are few social experiences more psychologically draining to me right now than hearing a man casually bring up “Star Wars.” That’s not because I think every criticism of Disney’s sci-fi franchise is sexist or secretly fascist. Frankly, after more than a decade of wildly underwhelming creative leadership by former Lucasfilm Ltd. president Kathleen Kennedy, who stepped down in January, I’d say some backlash was warranted. But sometime between “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and Elon Musk breaking up with the Trump White House, “Star Wars” discourse stopped feeling like normal movie chatter and started feeling like an endless game of maybe-misogynist roulette.
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