Hundreds have signed an online petition calling on Disney to renew the recently canceled Star Wars series “The Acolyte.” The petition started just four days ago but has already gathered over 30,000 signatures. This shows many Star Wars viewers were upset by the show’s abrupt ending after just one season.
“The Acolyte” took place in the final days of the High Republic era, before the prequel movies. It focused on new characters and storylines within the Star Wars universe. Many fans felt the show helped them connect more with the franchise by portraying characters they could relate to. Its diverse cast allowed some viewers to see themselves represented on screen for the first time.
Reposting these again to say #RenewTheAcolyte
The people who started this story deserve to tell it's end even if it's not through another season pic.twitter.com/rGmU83BVEA— cometko_ ✨comms closed (@cometko_) August 20, 2024
The season concluded with several unfinished plotlines and questions unanswered. Fans were disappointed to lose the stories and characters they had grown attached to. Social media has been filled with comments from supporters wanting more of the show. Some of the actors also hinted online they were not happy with the cancellation.
Though controversial at times, “The Acolyte” clearly resonated with many in the Star Wars fandom. The large number of signatures on the petition shows grassroots fan campaigns can have impact.
The Acolyte hasn't stopped trending since the news dropped. The real fans love this show, the ones who are celebrating its cancelation will hate anything that dares to be new and different.
Let us see how this story ends!#RenewTheAcolyte#SaveTheAcolyte @DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/2PNq8yp6Mo
— ☾𝔞𝔦𝔱𝔶 🌱 𝔯𝔢𝔫𝔢𝔴 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔞𝔠𝔬𝔩𝔶𝔱𝔢 🌒 (@Caetlynx) August 23, 2024
While Disney has stayed quiet so far, the ongoing online discussion suggests this group of passionate viewers will keep advocating to bring their show back. With over 30,000 already involved, it remains to be seen if their voices will ultimately influence the studio’s decision.
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