9 Ways to Fix Star Wars (Because Someone Has To)

By Slav, Pop Culture Therapist for a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars is in trouble.

Whether you’re clinging to The Acolyte (why?), pretending The Rise of Skywalker made sense (Are you dumb?), or you genuinely enjoy the endless side quests in the Mandoverse (okay This I get), you know something’s off.

The Force isn’t just out of balance… it’s practically comatose.

Now, I’m not here to say Disney’s entire reign has been a disaster… I mean, it’s mostly been.

I was hyped for The Force Awakens. I dug Rebels. Hell, I even liked Solo (yeah, I’m that guy). But the hits have been rare, while the misses and misfires could fill a databank on Coruscant.

So here it is

9 ways to save Star Wars.

Nine, for the nine saga films. Some are obvious, some are spicy, but all of them are better than whatever Lucasfilm’s been doing for the last 15 years.

9. Bring Back the Theatrical Experience

1977: The Year Blockbusters Were Born

Star Wars belongs on the big screen. Yet somehow, we haven’t had a movie since 2019!

And at this rate, we might get the next one in 2026. Maybe. - ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

This franchise was built on spectacle. It was never meant to be a streaming first IP filled with half baked episodes and awkward pacing.

Even Disney knew that in 2015 when they built a damn media event out of The Force Awakens. What happened to that hype machine?

If you want people to care again, give us something worth caring about and blow it up on an IMAX screen while you're at it.

8. Push the Bar (Like George Did)

The Volume is Cool… But That’s It

Say what you will about George Lucas, but the man was a pioneer.

Miniatures, practical effects, green screens… he kept innovating.

What has Disney done lately? Besides turning The Volume into the go to backdrop for every dimly lit corridor in the galaxy?

Star Wars used to be about pushing film forward. Now, everything looks like a high budget fan film with a filter slapped on.

StageCraft was a neat trick, but it’s getting stale. It’s time to raise the damn bar again.

7. Don’t Abandon the Skywalkers

Yes, They Still Matter

Controversial? Maybe.

True? Absolutely.

The Skywalker Saga isn’t just a story… it is the spine of Star Wars.

You can’t just yeet the Skywalkers into the void and pretend Rey “Skywalker” counts. (Spoiler: She doesn’t.)

This doesn’t mean you can’t explore new eras or characters. But ignoring the core that built your house? That’s how you burn it down from the inside.

6. Rediscover the Adventure

Space Fantasy, Not Space Therapy

Remember when Star Wars was actually fun? Like, big adventure across the galaxy fun? Now it’s all trauma dumps, forced metaphors, and sad Jedi who need a hug.

Let’s bring back that classic hero’s journey.

Good vs. Evil. Love vs. Fear. Light vs. Dark. Lightsabers and life lessons. You know, Star Wars?

5. Create a New Threat

The Sith are Dead… Again?

Can we stop resurrecting Palpatine like he’s Freddy Krueger?

Since the Sequels, Star Wars has lacked a real, ongoing threat. Kylo was confused. Snoke was a clone. Palps was on life support. The stakes? Paper thin.

Give us something new. The Yuuzhan Vong. The Nihil. Some ancient Force cult.

Hell, invent something scary. Just make it mean something.

4. Remember the Jedi Are Heroes

Enough With Jedi Slander

Lately, it feels like Star Wars is ashamed of the Jedi. The Acolyte made them look like clueless morons. The Sequels turned Luke Skywalker into a bitter coward. And apparently, being Force sensitive now means you have to be emotionally wrecked 24/7.

The Jedi were flawed, sure. But they were heroes. Mystical, noble, powerful.

Bring back the myth of the Jedi. The wonder. The inspiration. Not just more sad monks in hiding.

3. Stop Making It a Soapbox

Less Politics, More Plot

Let me be clear… I don’t care who you are or what you believe… just tell a damn good story.

Star Wars used to have themes that resonated universally. Now it’s an identity checklist in space. And The Acolyte? That was peak corporate activism meets bad fanfiction.

Nobody involved even liked Star Wars, let alone understood it.

You don’t win over audiences by lecturing them. You do it by entertaining them.

2. Fire Kathleen Kennedy (Like… Yesterday)

Her Track Record is a Mess

She had over a decade. She blew it.

From the chaos of the Sequel Trilogy to the endless stream of canceled films, creative walkouts, and behind the scenes meltdowns.

KK has been at the center of all of it. The only real wins under her watch came when creators ignored her and did their own thing. (Andor, Mando… that’s it.)

It’s time for someone else to take the reins. Someone who actually understands the franchise.

1. Build a Real Creative Braintrust

One Man? Nah. Try Twelve.

We all thought Dave Filoni was the heir to George. And maybe he was… until The Acolyte happened under his watch.

Let’s be honest… Star Wars is too big for one guy. It needs a creative council a story group that actually does something. A team of lore nerds, writers, and visionaries who chart the course and make sure it all fits.

They’re not directing episodes. They’re not casting roles. They’re building the foundation. The blueprint. The damn roadmap.

Because without one… you get what we’ve had since 2012. And no one wants more of that.

Closing Thoughts

Star Wars isn't dead. But it's definitely lost in hyperspace without a nav computer.

If Lucasfilm wants to get back on course, it’s gonna take real change… not just more spin-offs, nostalgia bait, and hallway fights.

We don’t need another trilogy. We need a revolution.