Rumors circulating from a source close to Lucasfilm suggest Disney is preparing to isolate the controversial sequel trilogy from the main Star Wars canon. An exclusive report by That Park Place’s WDW Pro says internal talks aim to “branch off” the three films, preserving them while shifting future storytelling toward legacy heroes like Luke, Leia and Han. If true, the move would reshape the franchise’s narrative direction.

Focus‑group data from Matthew Belloni’s Puck News paints a bleak picture: teens report indifference toward recent Star Wars releases, even dismissing The Mandalorian. Meanwhile, the upcoming Mandalorian theatrical debut forecasts an $80 million domestic opening, the lowest in franchise history, underscoring waning box‑office traction. These signals have prompted Disney to reconsider the sequel era’s commercial viability.

Park lore offers the first public clue: cast members portraying Ahsoka at Galaxy’s Edge consistently explain that the “World Between Worlds” has been shattered, a narrative device that could justify separating timelines. Disney’s recent merchandising and park updates already favor original‑trilogy characters, while Rey‑centered projects stall. Should the Ahsoka‑led split proceed, the sequel trilogy would become an optional branch rather than the franchise backbone.