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This entire publicity campaign has devolved into what some call a "nightmare" for Lucasfilm. Social media posts and interviews reveal a pattern of misunderstanding, misstatements, and alienation of core fans. The Acolyte, which had a hefty $180 million price tag, hopes to be a hit on Disney Plus, but early signs are discouraging.
The accumulated damage from the press tours, including numerous factual errors, bizarre narratives, and defensive toxicity accusations, suggests that the show’s launch might be its undoing. The frustration over the perceived abandonment of lore and the tone-deaf approach to storytelling is palpable, and it’s raising serious questions about whether The Acolyte will succeed or become yet another chapter in the franchise’s mounting disappointments.