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TheStar Warsfandom is currently experiencing somewhat of a crisis after the recent film and streaming offerings from Disney have proven to be below average. Furthermore, fan concerns have been exasperated withThe Acolyteuniting the fanbase in their disapproval of the franchise’s direction under Disney.
Amidst the discourse surrounding Disney’s handling of the franchise, since acquiring it in 2012, fans took to social media and joked about what other established IPs the conglomerate could ruin. One meme predicting Disney taking over theLord of the Ringsfranchise and also running it into the ground went viral in the process and here is what netizens had to say about the hilarious meme.
Meme Predicting Disney Taking OverLord of the RingsFranchise Goes Viral
Disney acquired the rights to theStar Warsfranchise created byGeorge Lucasin 2012 and has since produced a string of new projects. However, most of these projects have failed to connect with the audiences. As a result,fans have blamed Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedyand Disney overall for the franchise’s downfall.
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In a recent post on Instagram, one user posted a meme that saw Disney taking over the belovedLord of the Ringsfranchise. Based on the works of author J.R.R. Tolkien, the franchise has produced some of the most critically acclaimed epic fantasy live-action films. However, the fans joked that Disney could ruin that franchise as well if it ever got its hands on the source material.
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As the meme suggests, the user referenced the infamous “Somehow Palpatine has returned,” moment fromThe Rise of Skywalker, to joke about Disney potentially also ruining theLord of the Rings. Furthermore, the meme also highlights Disney’s tendency to ignore existing lore, as evidenced by fan reaction toThe Acolyteand its handling of theStar Warscanon.
Netizens React to Viral Meme Foreshadowing AStar Wars-like Fate For theLord of the Rings
After the post went viral on social media, several netizens commented their own take on the hilarious prediction of Disney ruining another popular franchise. “Do not speak this evil into being,” one user commented on the meme, stating they did not wish for Disney to acquire the rights toLord of the Rings.
Another user commented “Dear God no,” while one user stated “And we thought after Amazon it can’t be worse,” referencingthe poor reception of Amazon’s adaption of the source material. Other users also joked about Disney’s wokeness and gender politics that had ruinedStar Warsin the first place.
The rights to theJ. R. R. Tolkienfantasy book series currently sit with Warner Bros and Amazon Prime Video. Therefore, it is unlikely that Disney will ever be able to acquire the rights to theLord of the Ringsfranchise. However, stranger things have happened in the entertainment business, and Disney being able to license the rights to Spider-Man is just one example of the studio’s influence on the filmmaking landscape.
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Ultimately, while theLord of the Ringsfranchise is likely to remain out of Disney’s hands, the hilarious meme is an interesting depiction of fan opinion about Disney losing its charm at the box office and on the streaming side of things. The studio has become extremely IP-focused in recent years, and its poor handling of theStar Warsfranchise is perfectly encapsulated in the meme.
TheLord of the Ringsmovies are streaming on Max.
Pratik Handore
Content Writer
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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