The Star Wars sequel trilogy is struggling to find an audience, and that’s concerning.

Happy Star Wars Day to all the fans out there! Whether you’re into the original trilogy, the prequels, or spinoffs like Andor and The Clone Wars, there’s a lot to celebrate. However, it seems that those who enjoyed the sequel trilogy might not be joining in the festivities this May 4th, as a recent report suggests they’re a dwindling group.

According to a new analysis from Nielsen, it appears that the latest trio of core Star Wars films isn’t drawing much attention on Disney Plus. The report highlights two key insights: the most-watched Star Wars content on May 4, 2025, and the top-streamed titles across different fan generations. In both instances, the Disney-era films are noticeably absent.

Last year, the standout title was Andor, likely due to its finale airing around that time, followed by a mix of original and prequel trilogy films, along with some other series and Rogue One.

Generational preferences reveal some intriguing patterns: Gen Alpha and Baby Boomers both enjoy The Mandalorian, while Gen Z is all about the animated The Clone Wars. Millennials and Gen X are drawn to the political intrigue of Andor, but there’s a clear lack of interest in The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker.

This trend isn’t particularly shocking. While the Disney films did well at the box office, The Last Jedi split opinions, and The Rise of Skywalker was widely criticized. The latter left such a sour taste that it may have even tarnished the reception of The Force Awakens, which was generally well-received.

While this might not seem like a major issue for Star Wars, given the sequels’ box office success and the franchise’s overall popularity, the data does reinforce a lingering concern: the sequel trilogy didn’t effectively pave the way for future stories. Although the films leaned heavily on nostalgia and brought back beloved characters, they also introduced new heroes meant to carry the saga forward. Yet, in the seven years since The Rise of Skywalker, that potential hasn’t materialized. Rey’s spinoff is stuck in development limbo, Kylo Ren’s solo project was scrapped, and both John Boyega and Oscar Isaac appear to be distancing themselves from the franchise.

The sequel trilogy was intended to propel Star Wars into new territory, but it seems to have hit a dead end. Fortunately, Disney still has Baby Yoda, which might entice Boomers and their Gen Alpha grandkids back to theaters when The Mandalorian and Grogu make their cinematic debut later this month. Beyond that, though, the future of Star Wars feels more uncertain than ever.