Disney likely axed The Acolyte because of soaring costs

The Star Wars series "The Acolyte" has been canceled due to underwhelming ratings and high production costs. The show's viewership declined sharply over its run, with the finale posting the lowest minutes viewed (335 million) for any Star Wars series finale. Despite initial views of 11.1 million over its first five days, the show's expensive visual effects and star casting made it a costly investment for Disney+. This cancellation comes amid Disney's efforts to cut costs and boost profitability in its streaming division, which has suffered $11.4 billion in losses.