How Rian Johnson Broke the Sequel Trilogy

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The Last Jedi didn’t just divide fans, it fractured the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Rian Johnson killed off Snoke without explanation, sidelined Finn, and revealed Rey was a nobody — only for The Rise of Skywalker to retcon her as a Palpatine. With Kathleen Kennedy backing the changes and Mark Hamill opposing Luke’s new direction, the trilogy lost its momentum and never recovered. This video breaks down how it all went wrong. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:40 Rian Johnson2:26 Luke Skywalker4:38 Finn5:55 No Payoffs6:50 Bizarre Choices7:39 Rise of Skywalker8:41 Failure 🔴 Subscribe for more videos just like this: https://shorturl.at/atCD9 #starwars #thelastjedi Breakdowns & Blockbusters is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/breakdowns-and-blockbusters

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