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Disney Exec Reveals Why 'Star Wars' series 'The Acolyte' was Really Canceled on Disney+ After 1 Season
MovieWebStory by Anthony Lund
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Disney+ pulls plug on 'The Acolyte' after just one season, citing all-too-familiar budget woes behind the surprise cancellation.
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- According to Disney execs, the 'Star Wars' series was simply too expensive to continue, with production costs spiraling out of control.
- Insiders say the decision was made to focus the studio's limited streaming budget on more profitable 'Star Wars' projects, leaving 'The Acolyte' on the cutting room floor.
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Disney, The Acolyte