Kexikus said:
And in any case, I think it’d be great if the Resistance somehow reacted to the imminent second attack.
It would be good indeed (that’s why there was an attempt with Admiral Ackbar) but since the theatrical cut doesn’t either have such a scene (it’s never clear for the Resistance that the next attack is against them… they just know the weapon is charging again) there is no real issue (and I think it flows better with the restructure cut)