Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Representation / casting choices

Multiple strong female characters (Rey, Holdo, Leia) lead arcs and correct or surpass male characters in judgment and power; new Asian female Rose Tico receives central subplot and delivers key message.

Political / ideological dialogue

Rose Tico explicitly delivers the film's moral in dialogue about saving what you love rather than fighting hate; Canto Bight includes pointed anti-elite and anti-arms-dealer lines.

Identity-driven story themes

Narrative elevates diverse young heroes succeeding via emotional themes while traditional male figures (Poe, initial Luke) are shown as impulsive or failed and in need of correction.

Institutional / cultural critique

Canto Bight sequence visibly critiques capitalist excess, wealth inequality, and war profiteering as corrupt; plot questions rigid traditions and hero worship.