The sequel trilogy of Star Wars caused a lot of division among fans, with some loving it and others hating it. However, we believe in embodying more of the Grey Jedi philosophy, taking what we enjoyed from the sequels and leaving behind what we didn’t. We also believe that the Skywalker bloodline is essential to the franchise, and the Skywalker Saga is the very fabric of the entire universe; it most definitely should continue on. Touted as the “end”, The Rise of Skywalker failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion to one of the most iconic stories ever told. Many fans were disappointed with how the character of Kylo Ren was handled, feeling that he had the most complete character arc of all the characters in the sequels, and his death seemed more of a copy of Darth Vader’s story than one of his own.  It felt unimagined, regurgitated, and uninteresting — a far better story would have been the story of atonement, not just redemption by sacrifice. 

Despite the criticism, with the work we’re doing in After the Sequels™, we want to include the entire story presented in the sequels without erasing them from canon. We have faith that with the right writers, the right story, the right vision, the sequels’ shortcomings can set the stage for far better storytelling. We aim to blend the introduced characters with legacy characters and other characters from the Star Wars universe to create a respectful and loyal story. We want all fans to appreciate the work we’re doing and unite behind it to become a combined voice that Disney Lucasfilm simply cannot ignore, instead of a segregated one. We see Star Wars as more than just a set of movies but as pillars that hold together a trillion memories of our childhood and long to see the fandom connected again.