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Furthermore, recent admissions by Disney’s executives—like Alan Bergman confessing to the Acolyte being a “financial disaster”—paint a picture of strategic missteps. The Acolyte, which was seen as a significant departure exploring darker themes in the Star Wars universe, was canceled, arguably after poor financial forecasts and audience reception.
The Fanbase and Social Media’s Role
Amid these industry frustrations, a pervasive theme on social media has been the blame-shifting and misinformation. Fans and bots alike have claimed that Kathleen Kennedy is blameless, asserting that the failures of recent projects are the fault of Iger or Bergman. This narrative, however, neglects the broader pattern: the content itself has been largely dismissed by audiences.