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The comparison starkly highlights how The Acolyte's debut is underwhelming, especially considering Disney's substantial investment—estimates suggest around $200 million in production costs and significant promotional expenses.
Industry Benchmarks and Viewer Engagement
The premiere of House of the Dragon further reinforces how underwhelming Disney’s figures appear. Despite The Acolyte’s purported 4.8 million views, House of the Dragon drew approximately 10 million viewers in the US in its first night, then expanding to roughly 25-30 million viewers across all platforms within the first week.