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The Disaster Brewing for Disney's The Acolyte: A Preemptive Collapse?
For months, Star Wars fans have been bracing themselves for what many considered a potential catastrophe: Disney’s The Acolyte. Expectations had already hit rock bottom, given the mixed track record of recent Star Wars projects over the past decade. Yet, what’s unfolding before the show's release seems to be surpassing even the most pessimistic predictions.
Scheduled to premiere on June 4th, The Acolyte has already become a lightning rod for controversy, and the publicity cycle has done little to quell the mounting criticism. Insiders and fans alike are raising alarms, citing missteps in press engagements, narrative direction, and handling of the franchise's legacy.