Though Disney Plus’ The Acolyte collection launched some very compelling new characters and lore to the Star Wars canon, its story concerning the darkish aspect of the Force received’t be persevering with with a second season.
Though its season one finale gave the impression to be organising the collection for extra episodes, Deadline studies that Disney has canceled The Acolyte. Things have been rocky from the beginning for the present as Star Wars followers displeased with its forged 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 instructed CNBC that reigning in spending on huge funds Marvel and Star Wars tasks might be an vital a 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 totally come as a shock that it’s assembly its finish so quickly.