The Force was not with the latest ‘Star Wars’ installment


In 2015, after buying the franchise from George Lucas, Disney began to produce its own series of “Star Wars” film, picking up where the original saga left off. The initial two entries — J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Rogue One: A Star War Story” directed by Gareth Edwards — were both fairly well-received by the fanbase and made a large profit.