Skeleton Crew pays subtle homage to a beloved Disney classic, further expanding the Star Wars universe's genre-blending approach.
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Episode 3 of Skeleton Crew includes a direct nod to the 1988 Disney film Willow, with a character's name and specific visual references paying tribute to the fantastical fantasy flick.
This cross-pollination of Disney properties within the Star Wars franchise signals a continued effort to diversify the storytelling and appeal to a wider audience beyond the traditional space opera tropes.