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The Acolyte is positioned as a part of the High Republic era—a period introduced by Disney and Kathy Kennedy that many fans see as a misguided attempt to relaunch the franchise on the back of underwhelming books and media, many of which failed commercially. Critics argue that Disney's Star Wars has moved away from the beloved elements that made the franchise successful.
Visually, the trailer shows impressive cinematography, drawing comparisons to Andor—a much-better-received series—suggesting that, technically, Disney still has access to talented filmmakers and technicians capable of producing stunning visuals. However, fans remain skeptical about the storytelling, character development, and overall faithfulness to the core Star Wars universe.