Elon Musk Accuses Kathleen Kennedy of Ruining the Star Wars Franchise: “She’s more deadly than the Death Star!”

Another day, another controversy in the Star Wars community that isn’t about the franchise itself. It’s no secret that the Star Wars fandom is undergoing a social crisis. Recently, much of the franchise’s focus has been on female leads and representation in live-action projects. While some fans see this as a positive development, others criticize the direction.

The reasons behind the criticism vary. While some fans may harbor misogynistic views, the majority feel that the representation of women and minorities often seems forced and uninspired, included merely for the sake of diversity, which, in their view, detracts from the overall quality of the content.

In the past few weeks, tensions have peaked with the release of ‘The Acolyte.’ The show has been review-bombed by fans and review-boosted by critics, largely for reasons unrelated to the actual story. While it isn’t the best show in the franchise, its quality (or lack thereof) alone doesn’t justify the extreme reactions it has received.

Before the show even aired, Kathleen Kennedy attributed the recent failures of Star Wars products to a “toxic male fandom,” stating that women in the franchise often face personal attacks. While these incidents do occur, I agree they aren’t the main reason both Star Wars and the MCU have struggled in recent years—the primary issue is the quality of the content.

Elon Musk has now entered the fray, known for his bold and sometimes provocative statements on social media, particularly Twitter. His comments cover a wide spectrum, from business forecasts to political viewpoints, occasionally sparking legal controversies.

Recently, Musk criticized Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy as “super bigoted against men” following the debut of ‘The Acolyte’ on Disney+. The series includes an all-female witch coven, which Musk found controversial. He also likened Kennedy to the Death Star on X (formerly Twitter), labeling her a “Franchise Killer” in response to images portraying her in that light.

After his remarks, many fans began suggesting that he should purchase Lucasfilm and “rescue” it, similar to what he did with Twitter (now X), depending on whom you ask and which business reports you consult.

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