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The Acolytebecame one of the most polarizing entries in theStar Warsuniverse, getting axed after just one season. However, like most of its short-lived tenure, the show’s cancellation has also generated plenty of online discourse. Fans of the franchise have now taken to social media, reacting to the show’s massive budget, further underlining its failure.
The Acolytereceived mostly negative reviews, with major criticism aimed at its storytelling and pacing. However, fans have now noticed that the show had a higher per-episode budget compared toAndor, which is arguably one of the best streaming shows in the galaxy far, far away. Here is what fans are saying aboutThe Acolyte‘s budget amidst its cancellation.
Leslye Headland’sThe AcolyteBudget Leaves Fans Stunned After Cancellation
Created byLeslye Headland,The Acolytepremiered in June 2024 and concluded its first season of eight episodes in July. However, the series was canceled after just one season, primarily because of poor viewership and negative online reactions.
According to insider Jeff Sneider, the series wasreportedlycanceled because it failed to sustain its viewership numbers. The seriesdropped out of the Nielsen top 10 in just three weeks, confirming that the low viewership was a major factor in the show’s cancelation.
#TheAcolytecost ~$630K per minute of screentime• Was canceled due to low viewership• There are no plans to remove the series from Disney+pic.twitter.com/o2GYM1id9s
After Sneider’s report was reshared on X, fans quickly noted how the show became one of the biggest streaming blunders from Disney. The series had a reportedbudgetof $180 million, resulting in $630K per minute of screentime for its eight-episode first season.
Here is what fans had to say aboutThe Acolyte‘s massive budget on X.
That is an insane waste of money
Why does it cost that much to make a show wtf
Literally this 😂pic.twitter.com/2LJPrk5a1s
EACH episode of the Acolyte cost 50% more than the entire budget of Godzilla Minus One.
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From the tweets, it is evident that fans were clearly appalled at the sheer cost of producing a series likeThe Acolyte, which was hardly watched by anyone. Fans also pointed out how other, more well-received projects had been made for far less money, making theStar Warsseries a total waste of time and money as it couldn’t even amass a viewership to secure a season 2 renewal.
WhyThe Acolyte‘s Massive Budget Makes No Sense Especially AfterAndorComparison
The Acolytewas made on a budget of $180 million, which is considerably less than the$250 millionthat went into making the first season ofAndor. While the latter series was more expensive overall, it was also better received critically and by the fans.
However,Andorseason 1consisted of twelve episodes, with episodes considerably longer in runtime compared toThe Acolyte. Therefore,Andorcosts roughly $20.8 million per episode, significantly less than the $22 million price tag of each episode ofThe Acolyte.
Andorwas also overall more expensive because of its location shooting and reliance on practical sets. WhileThe Acolytealso relied on similar techniques, it had a shocking lack of production value, making the show look much cheaper.
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Moreover,Andor‘s budget was well spread across its twelve episodes, which had near-perfect pacing. On the other hand,The Acolytesuffered greatly because of its poor pacing, which might also be why the series failed to hold on to its audience and saw a drop in viewership. Hence,The Acolytewas a blunder in every regard.
AndorandThe Acolyteare streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
