Thirteen years ago, George Lucas made the decision to sell the rights to ‘Star Wars’ to Disney for the impressive sum of 4.05 billion dollars. Since then, this galactic universe has taken different paths under the direction of the mouse company, which has generated various opinions, even from Lucas himself, who has expressed reservations about Disney’s handling of the saga.
In a galaxy far, far away…
At 81 years old, the creator of Star Wars has chosen not to get involved again in the franchise he conceived himself. His current focus is on the creation of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, an ambitious cultural proposal in Los Angeles. Lucas has made it clear that he does not want the institution to be identified solely with Star Wars, although the museum will include some iconic objects from the saga, such as an N-1 Starfighter. “I didn’t want people to walk into the museum and say ‘Where is Star Wars?'”, he commented in a recent interview.
Lucas’s words reflect a discontent with the direction that the stories and characters have taken within the framework of Disney. “I was the one who really knew what Star Wars was… many of the ideas that were in the original movie were lost”, he stated, highlighting his perception that, fundamentally, the essence of the saga has undergone significant alterations.
With his gaze set on his legacy through the museum, Lucas does not seem interested in the possibility of returning to the cameras or regaining creative control of the franchise, making it clear that he believes the true roots of Star Wars should not be lost. Meanwhile, fans reflect on the future of a saga that, although it continues to evolve, is drifting further away from the original vision of its creator.