Leslye Headland’s highly anticipated show, The Acolyte, has broken records with the largest streaming premiere of 2024 on Disney Plus.
The Acolyte made an impressive debut on Disney Plus with a two-episode premiere event, marking the start of The High Republic era. The new Star Wars series garnered a remarkable 4.8 million first-day views, securing its place as the most significant launch on Disney Plus in 2024. This launch surpassed the previous record set by Marvel’s X-Men ’97.
“The Acolyte,” Disney+‘s newest Star Wars series, reached 4.8 million views in its first day of availability. This marks the streamer’s biggest series premiere of 2024, according to Disney.
An exact first-day viewership total isn’t available for “Ahsoka,” the most recent Star Wars series, though Disney did report that it took five days to reach 14 million views. That comes out to an average of 2.8 million viewers per day — 2 million below the launch of “The Acolyte.” (Note: a “view” is calculated by dividing the number of hours each title is watched by its runtime.)
REVIEWS
In his THREE STAR REVIEW, our Editor Phil Roberts said, “The Acolyte has made a strong start. Guided by Leslye Headland, the series skillfully delves into the Jedi lore. The visuals are stunning, and the fight scenes are incredibly well-choreographed. It’s a rich and fulfilling Star Wars series. However, some issues need to be overcome and embraced by the broader world of Star Wars. However, with its fantastic new characters and an outstanding performance from Lee Jung-jae, the series has opened the door to a new era of Star Wars storytelling, which is an exciting prospect.”
In his FIVE STAR REVIEW, our Collectables Editor Thomas Storai said, “The Acolyte is fresh and different while still feeling very much like Star Wars. It’s a gripping mystery thriller with compelling new characters, stunning visuals, and incredible fight choreography! Undoubtedly, Leslye Headland knows what she is doing with this series. She has crafted a love letter to the Prequels.”
SERIES PLANNER
Thankfully, Disney Plus has released the series’ episode schedule. Mark your calendar and prepare for six thrilling weeks filled with Force-fueled mysteries.
RELEASE
Despite facing organized negative reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, the show attracts a large audience. While a small group of fans is attempting to sabotage the series, it is still gaining popularity with most fans. The series creator, Leslye Headland, has six more thrilling episodes to blow our minds. We’re here for it, one hundred percent.
The Acolyte two-episode launch event is streaming on Disney Plus now.
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