Even if it is Star Wars, Acolyte It was a gambleNew show, set In this new era, Featured All-New Characters The roles are played by actors you may recognize, but whose names you may not yet know. The first episode also had a secret It completely changed the trajectory of the story. Any Star Wars show It was never going to be well received by the audience, but it was.
But never underestimate Star Wars. Acolyte Hit, big hit. deadline The two-part series will premiere on June 4th. Acolyte It garnered 4.8 million views on the first day, making it the streamer’s biggest debut of 2024. Star Wars show, Ahsokawhich has been viewed 14 million times. In the first week And the show was eventually renewed for season 2.
However, the Deadline article makes a very important point: Disney hasn’t been proactive in reporting numbers. Acolyte The figures were leaked after the first day. Ahsokawill be released a week later. Other shows will not be released or will be released at a different time. There is no consistency other than Mickey Mouse’s whims. Still, 4.8 million views in one day is Ahsoka What I achieved in one week: AhsokaIt’s the first week of and this is clearly a win for Disney.
But will this trend continue? It’s not so clear. Clearly, the show has generated a lot of interest and curiosity. Star Wars Fans are happy. But online rumors suggest that not everyone is happy. Not everyone will be happy. Not everyone will return. Conversely, the show’s mystery could draw more and more viewers in as the seasons progress. Disney+ There isn’t much new content Since it’s June, the subscribers are probably somethingIt’s too early to tell the full extent of the show’s impact.
However, since nearly 5 million people watch it in one day, Acolyte It’s been a big hit so far. We’re very excited about it. We love this show and Fun New CharactersI can’t wait to see what showrunner Leslye Headland has in store.
The first two episodes Acolyte Now streaming on Disney+Subsequent episodes will be released every Tuesday at 9pm ET.
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