Although Disney Plus’ The Acolyte series launched some very compelling new characters and lore to the Star Wars canon, its story concerning the darkish aspect of the Pressure gained’t be persevering with with a second season.
Although its season one finale appeared to be setting up the series for more episodes, Deadline stories that Disney has canceled The Acolyte. Issues had been rocky from the beginning for the present as Star Wars followers displeased with its solid and premise took to review-bombing it in droves, however Disney’s cancellation determination was reportedly pushed by The Acolyte’s less-than-desirable viewership numbers.
The information comes just a bit over a yr after Disney CEO Bob Iger informed CNBC that reigning in spending on huge funds Marvel and Star Wars initiatives could possibly be an important part of his plan to get the corporate again in a more healthy monetary place. And given how costly The Acolyte was to supply, it doesn’t fully come as a shock that it’s assembly its finish so quickly.