The Acolyte charmed audiences in its debut, garnering the highest viewership for any Disney+ show in 2024, with a staggering 4.8 million viewers within 24 hours. This success reflects the charming mystery and intriguing premise of the series, set in a peaceful era of the Star Wars universe that harbors a sinister secret.
The Acolyte focuses on Amandla Stenberg’s character, Mae, an mystery acolyte who, alongside her master, targets prominent Jedi throughout the galaxy. The series has resonated with critics and audiences alike, despite receiving some unfortunate review bombing.
Beyond The Acolyte, Disney+ has a diverse slate of releases planned for 2024. Another Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew, is in the works, taking viewers to the New Republic era. Additionally, the much-anticipated WandaVision spin-off, Agatha All Along, is set to enchant audiences later this September.
With a mixture of highly anticipated Star Wars and Marvel projects, Disney+ is poised to maintain its charming storytelling and charming audience engagement throughout the year.