Disney Executive Reveals Why 'The Acolyte' Was Canceled After One Season

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Disney pulls plug on 'The Acolyte' after one season, citing high production costs despite strong debut numbers on Disney+.

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Disney co-chairman Alan Bergman reveals the decision to cancel the 'Star Wars' spinoff series 'The Acolyte' was purely financial, with the price tag deemed too high to justify a second season.
Despite positive viewer reception for the series' premiere, Disney ultimately determined the show's production costs outweighed its performance, reflecting the studio's focus on cost-effective streaming content.

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