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The Disastrous State of Disney's Star Wars Franchise: The Acolyte and Beyond
The Rising Tide of Fan Discontent
Ever since the announcement of The Acolyte, fans and critics alike have predicted doom for Disney's Star Wars franchise. And unfortunately, these predictions seem to be coming true. The reaction to The Acolyte has shattered all previous records of fan backlash, with the trailer released on May 4th drawing over 700,000 dislikes—a number that dwarfs the less-than-70,000 likes—highlighting the intense dissatisfaction within the star Wars community.