In a remarkably frank and unexpected assessment, Oscar Isaac has pulled no punches in his evaluation of the recent Star Wars sequel trilogy, describing the multi-billion dollar Disney endeavour as ultimately 'forgettable'.
The actor, who portrayed Resistance pilot Poe Dameron across all three films, offered the blunt critique during a wide-ranging interview. When questioned if he would ever consider reprising the iconic role, Isaac's response was tellingly lukewarm.
'It's not really a thing on my mind,' he stated, before adding, 'I don't really have that much of an itch to go back to it. It was fun, but…' His trailing thought spoke volumes about his overall experience.
A Lukewarm Return to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Isaac's comments cut to the heart of a long-standing debate among the Star Wars faithful regarding the creative success of the sequels. While the films—The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), and The Rise of Skywalker (2019)—were box office titans, they often divided critics and fans.
The actor’s revelation that he found the experience 'not that memorable' is a significant admission from a key player within the saga. It suggests a disconnect between the monumental scale of the production and the personal, creative satisfaction of its stars.
More Than Just a Paycheck
Isaac was careful to clarify that his comments were not a reflection on the people involved, whom he called 'incredible' and 'amazing'. Instead, his critique seems aimed squarely at the overarching creative process and the final product.
'It's not like it was… terrible,' he explained, but rather that the experience lacked a deeper resonance. This sense of a missed opportunity echoes the sentiments of a portion of the fanbase who felt the sequel storyline lacked the cohesive vision of George Lucas's original trilogies.
His candid thoughts join those of other cast members, such as the late Carrie Fisher and John Boyega, who have previously expressed their own reservations about the direction of their characters and the films’ narratives.
The Lingering Legacy of the Sequels
Isaac's interview is likely to reignite discussions about the legacy of Disney's stewardship of the Star Wars franchise. While commercially successful, the sequel era has been notably absent from recent Disney+ expansions, which have focused on new characters and the prequel-era Obi-Wan Kenobi.
For a franchise built on decades of passionate devotion, an actor of Isaac's calibre describing a core chapter as 'forgettable' is a powerful indictment. It underscores a challenging truth for Lucasfilm: that financial success does not always equate to enduring artistic impact or unanimous fan affection.
