Disney Cancels Star Wars Series The Acolyte

Disney and Lucasfilm have officially canceled 'The Acolyte' due to low viewership, despite initial promising ratings. Insider Jeff Sneider reports that viewership significantly declined after the first two episodes, which contributed to the decision not to renew the series for a second season. This contrasts with 'Andor,' which saw increased viewership and critical acclaim, leading to its renewal. While some fans speculated that backlash from certain factions of the Star Wars community influenced the cancellation, the consensus is that poor ratings were the primary reason. Additionally, there were rumors that Keanu Reeves was considered for a role in the series, but scheduling conflicts led to Lee Jung-jae being cast instead. The show will remain available for streaming on Disney+, allowing fans to revisit it despite its abrupt end.