Disney Plus offers a healthy selection of Disney’s massive catalogue of films and television shows. One of their most controversial movies is surprisingly dominating the streaming service, however, with the movie taking the number one spot on Disney Plus.
As of this writing, it looks like fans are making their way to watch the film on the platform. It’s certainly surprising to see, especially with the film having only been released in 2017. This places it in a strange cross-section where it’s not exactly old enough to be considered a classic, but not new enough to warrant the sudden hype.
However, the film does happen to belong to a massive multimedia franchise, so that could explain the interest from fans. The film, being part of the Star Wars franchise, certainly has its spot in pop culture – though depending on who you ask, that could be very good or very bad.
Of course, division amongst Star Wars fans has become increasingly common since the release of the franchise’s first prequel in 1999. Those who grew up with the Original Trilogy were shocked by the sudden addition of newer effects, characters, and drastic story changes. Time has been kind, however, with many fans warming up to the prequels thanks to the context granted by animated shows including Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Unlike the prequels, however, Disney’s Sequel Trilogy has yet to earn the same reevaluation. One of the most controversial films in this trilogy, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, happens to be the number one film on Disney Plus as of this writing. It’s certainly unexpected, but it goes to show that even a divisive Star Wars film can still be a force to be reckoned with.
Only time will tell how The Last Jedi will continue to be viewed by audiences. If the reevaluation of the Prequel Trilogy has proven anything, however, it’s that there will likely be plenty of new fans in the future. The sudden popularity on Disney Plus is only proof of that.
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the latest trending titles on streaming platforms including Disney Plus as we have them. Though The Last Jedi is a controversial and divisive entry in the Star Wars mythos, it’s certainly proven to have an audience as proven by its numbers on Disney Plus.