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Despite overwhelmingly negative feedback from audiences—highlighted by the lowest-ever audience score for a Star Wars project—Disney and mainstream media outlets attempted to spin the show's initial performance as a success. In particular, Disney claimed The Acolyte achieved 4.8 million views on its first day, branding it the biggest Disney Plus launch of 2024. However, skepticism arose among fans and analysts who suspected misleading metrics were at play.