Even though it’s Star Wars, The Acolyte . A new show, set featuring all-new characters played by actors you recognize but maybe don’t know by name just yet. that changed the entire trajectory of the story.
If wasn’t going to hit with audiences, it was this one. But never underestimate the power of Star Wars. Not only did The Acolyte hit, it hit big.
reports that the two-episode, June 4 debut of The Acolyte generated 4.8 million views on its first day, making it the biggest debut of 2024 for the streamer. For comparison, the previous Star Wars show, Ahsoka, had 14 million views and that show was eventually renewed for season two.
The Deadline post makes the very important point that Disney is not exactly forthcoming with reporting its numbers, though. Acolyte numbers were leaked after day one. Ahsoka’s released after a week.
And other shows are either not revealed or revealed at different times. There’s no consistency beyond the whim of Mickey Mouse. Nevertheless, the 4.
8 million views over a single day represent a third of what Ahsoka did in a full week, which suggests it will beat Ahsoka’s first week and that is clearly a win for Disney. But will that trend continue? That’s less clear. There was obviously interest and curiosity in the show from Star Wars fans across the board.
However, online chatter certainly suggests not everyone loved it. There’s a good chance not all the viewers come back. On the flip side, there’s also a chance the show’s mysteries b.
