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Despite its failures, there's speculation about whether Disney and Lucasfilm will renew The Acolyte for a second season. The showrunner, Leslie Hedlin, and others involved are actively campaigning for renewal, even as official data underscores its lack of success. While past decisions suggest that the studio might consider risking a renewal based on internal or political motivations, current evidence strongly indicates that The Acolyte has been a financial and creative disappointment.
If a second season does occur, it will be largely driven by internal factors rather than audience demand, risking further alienation of the core fanbase.