Considering that polarized response, it will be interesting to see how future anthology films tie into the Star Wars lore.
There’s an argument to be made that turning the Death Star’s exhaust port into an intentional weakness is one of the smartest things ever done with the existing Star Wars mythology.
Your opinion of this particular video will likely depend heavily on your personal preference when it comes to the idea of continuity.
While some fans of the Star Wars lore love the idea of standalone movies that contextualize various aspects of the universe and fill in the numerous plot holes that exist in the franchise, other fans seem to want a bit more mystique and mystery.