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The Acolyte's failure echoes earlier disappointments, such as Andor and Ahsoka, where initial promotional success was later revealed to be inflated or misleading. Disney’s pattern of overhyping releases through selective numbers and spin has become increasingly evident.
With The Acolyte, official figures—once touted as proof of success—are now recognized as part of this flawed pattern. The reality is clear: the show is the worst-performing Star Wars project in terms of audience reception and viewership, and it is unlikely that word-of-mouth or any subsequent marketing will reverse its downward trajectory.