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In the vast legacy of theStar Warsfranchise, the lightsaber stands as an iconic weapon. Famous across the world among fans of the space opera franchise, the lightsaber represents power, grace, tradition, and more. While fans were certainly amazed when George Lucas first introduced them, their affection for the weapon has fallen short ever since Disney took over as the steward.
Star Warsfranchise [Credit: Lucasfilm]After Disney bought the franchise from Lucas, there have been glaring inconsistencies and more in theStar Warsuniverse. But what has been irking fans recently is the way lightsabers are portrayed inThe Acolyte, given how well a recently unearthed Australian Insurance ad treated the legendary weapon.
An Australian Insurance Ad Knows Lightsabers Better than Disney!
Lightsabers in the originalStar Wars[Credit:The Phantom Menace| Lucasfilm]First introduced in 1977’sStar Wars: A New Hope, the lightsaber has become one of the most recognizable elements of the entire franchise. Crafted byGeorge Lucas, these swords represent the mystical power of the Jedi and the ominous threat of the Sith, making these weaponsan integral part of theStar Warsmythos.
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While the transition to CGI has somewhat changed the way these lightsabers are portrayed, their core essence has fallen short under the leadership of Disney. After acquiring Lucasfilm, the Mouse House has faced severe criticism for the way it has treated the blockbuster franchise. While there have been several mistakes, recently, with the release ofThe Acolyte, a fresh debate kicked off about the lightsabers.The Acolytenot only brightens up the glow sticks too much, but fans feel lightsabers have lost all of their true characteristics ever since Disney took over.
This is an Australian ad for insurance that understands Lightsabers better than Disney#starwarshttps://t.co/B0sC4PAzu1
— Robot Head 🤖 (@iamrobothead)June 29, 2025
Fans Reckon Insurance Company Ad is Better Than Disney’sStar Wars
Ever since Disney took over theStar Warsfranchise, faithful fans of the George Lucas-created franchise have found several issues with the way the company has treated the space opera mythos. Although there have been some impeccable movies and series, the overall response from fans has been in the negative.
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I hate Star Wars.
Because the lightsaber has to be the most inconsistent weapon of movie history
— Slim_Jim_Bim (@Slim_Jim_Bim)July 12, 2025
Most people understand Star Wars except Disney.
— Dead Battery (@Samurix16)July 07, 2025
Got a better story too!
— Michael🧙 (@mich___l)August 08, 2025
lol i remember seeing this ad on the TV, glad us Aussie could make a better lightsaber demonstration than Disney
— Zero_Good_Tweets (@ZeroGoodTweets1)June 14, 2025
Looks like@disneywith a lightsaber destroying@starwarsto me.
— ItzPuddleJumper (@ItzPuddleJumper)August 05, 2025
The dog is a better actor too.
— Daniel (@endikux)June 15, 2025
Despite Disney being a billion-dollar studio, it is shocking that the Mouse House has failed to grasp the concept and feel ofStar Warsdespite all these years. As the old Australian insurance ad serves as a poignant reminder of how the originalStar Warsused to be, it is about time that Disney paid heed to the needs ofStar Warsfans!
TheStar Warsfranchise, includingThe Acolyte,can be streamed on Disney+.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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