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The root of the problem lies in strategic misjudgments. Disney and Lucasfilm’s decision-makers appear out of touch with their audience and the data. Canceling The Acolyte—despite being the second most-watched series on Disney+ in 2024—is a clear sign of reactionary decision-making driven more by internal narratives than actual performance.
Fans and industry observers recognize this disconnect, lamenting that the franchise continues to stumble despite available data and analytics that could have predicted failure long before the cancellation. The problem isn’t YouTubers or online backlash; it’s a refusal to accept reality and an overreliance on flawed metrics or wishful thinking.