Despite its massive budget and open ending, the series \"Acolyte\" was canceled after its first season due to low ratings and negative audience reaction.
According to Forbes, the production of the series \"Acolyte\" cost Disney £190.8 million, which at the time of filing the financial statements corresponded to $230.8 million (at the current exchange rate — about $256.7 million). It is noted that some expenses have not yet been taken into account, but the remaining costs are minimal and will not significantly change the final amount.
According to the source, the costs for the series significantly exceeded the initially planned budget. Nevertheless, since the filming took place in the UK, the studio was able to partially offset the costs through tax deductions, receiving a refund of $43.8 million. Thus, the actual costs amounted to about $187 million.
Despite the fact that \"Acolyte\" became the second most popular release on Disney+ in 2024, the series was canceled after the first season due to negative audience reaction. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the approval rating among the audience is only 19%. At the same time, at the time of the show's release, only 17% of reviews were positive — over the past year, the figure has slightly increased.
The next project in the Star Wars universe is the full-length film \"The Mandalorian & Grogu,\" which is scheduled to premiere on May 22, 2026.
