LogFAQs > #966122381

Because none of the characters are force gods and you can only push the power level so high before it starts feeling like a parody. Jedi are far closer to Batman than Superman, and closer to Indiana Jones than either. Star Wars is about action heroes.

Star Wars should also be a little bit more introspective and thoughtful than it's contemporaries. Luke's defining character moment is when he chooses not to fight, instead having faith that they'll all die on the Death Star and making peace with that. He doesn't force lightning Palpatine off a cliff while shouting "I am all the Jedi" fuck that's bad

And finally because new films should focus on new characters rather than making them fight for time with the original cast. Eventually the boomers are gonna die and Disney will need to make new stories that don't rely on nostalgia for a near 50 year old trilogy.