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However, the way Disney measures these "views" raises questions. The platform calculates viewership based on the total hours watched divided by the total runtime, a metric that sometimes inflates audience engagement figures without providing concrete data on unique viewers. Importantly, Disney's reports encompass global viewership, which means less than 3% of Disney+’s nearly 150 million subscribers worldwide actually tuned in to watch the show on launch day. This percentage underscores how modest the debut is when considering the platform's extensive subscriber base.
Comparing To Previous Series: Ahsoka and Others
To contextualize these figures, it's essential to compare The Acolyte's debut to previous Disney+ offerings, especially within the Star Wars universe.