The Acolyte: Will There Be a Season 2? Here’s What We Know
- Season 2 of 'The Acolyte' hasn’t been confirmed yet.
- The cancelation rumors are strong, but no official word.
- If renewed, we could see Plagueis and more 'Dark Side' action.
If you’ve watched The Acolyte, chances are it left you buzzing with questions. Maybe you loved the show’s dark, mysterious dive into the Star Wars galaxy—or maybe it didn’t quite hit the mark for you. Either way, one question is on everyone’s mind: what’s next? Is Season 2 happening, or are we saying goodbye?
In this article, we’re unpacking all the rumors, the behind-the-scenes drama, and the possibilities for The Acolyte’s future. So, let’s dive into all the twists and turns in this Star Wars saga, and see if the Force is with us in getting more episodes—or if we’re left with a cliffhanger.
Why Was The Acolyte Season 2 Canceled?
Season 2 of The Acolyte was supposed to be canceled. Why? Well, Disney spent a lot of money on The Acolyte—we’re talking huge budgets to make it look awesome with cool special effects and a big cast of actors.
The Acolyte kicked off strong, drawing huge interest from Star Wars fans. It racked up 4.8 million views on its first day, making it Disney+’s biggest premiere of the year. After five days, it hit 11.1 million views globally (per Deadline).
Backing up Disney’s numbers, it landed on Nielsen’s Top 10 chart at No. 7, with 488 million minutes watched, and moved up to No. 6 the next week. However, The Acolyte couldn’t keep the momentum going, falling out of the Top 10 in Week 3.
It stayed off the chart until the finale, which brought it back to No. 10 with 335 million minutes watched—thought to be the lowest for a Star Wars series finale. To make matters worse, some fans were really upset with the show, and it wasn’t all positive feedback. There’s been talk of “toxic fandom” influencing decisions.
Check out some fan reactions:
Some say the loud, negative voices could’ve contributed to its premature end. However, even though things looked bad, the cancelation wasn’t confirmed right away. There were still whispers that maybe, just maybe, The Acolyte wasn’t really dead.
Will The Acolyte Return for a Season 2?
The cancelation might not be a done deal. While it’s true that Disney hasn’t made an official announcement about a Season 2, there’s still hope. The truth is, no one really knows what will happen next.
But hey, don’t panic just yet—the whole Season 2 cancelation talk isn’t official, and nothing’s been confirmed. So, we’re still in the dark on what’s really going down. Leslye Headland, the showrunner behind The Acolyte, has said that she always planned for the show to be more than just one season. She even told Collider:
I would say that when I pitched it, I definitely pitched it as a multi-season show. There are a lot of things at the end of this season that I think are narrative threads that are not tied up, for sure.
However, as much as we’d all love that, Disney is a business, and the company’s decisions are mostly based on how well a show performs. Still, it’s not all bad news. There’s always the possibility that The Acolyte could be revived, but for now, we’re all waiting and hoping for some good news.
What Could We Expect From The Acolyte Season 2, If It Happens?
There’s a lot of unfinished business from Season 1, and one of the biggest mysteries that fans are dying to know more about is Darth Plagueis. For those who don’t know, Darth Plagueis is one of the most famous Sith Lords in Star Wars lore.
He’s the teacher of Emperor Palpatine (aka Darth Sidious), and his story is hugely important to the Star Wars saga. At the end of Season 1, we got a quick glimpse of Plagueis. It wasn’t a big reveal, but it was enough to make everyone ask, “Who’s that?”
He’s shown briefly as a shadowy figure watching the main characters, Osha and Qimir. His appearance was small, but it raised a lot of questions. And that’s something that could have been explored further in a second season.
Manny Jacinto, who plays Qimir, teased at FanExpo San Francisco (per Collider) that there was definitely more to come with his character and Darth Plagueis. The actor didn’t give too much away, but he did hint that there were going to be major storylines around Qimir and Plagueis that were planned for later seasons. Check out his quote:
There are definitely a lot of different theories, like who he is, because we never actually know his true identity. Is Qimir’s name actually Qimir? We definitely wanted to explore it. There was definitely going to be more of Plagueis in the second, or if not, the third seasons of the show, but I just can’t say, because, you know, we could come back. I don’t want to spoil anything, or give anybody any false hope, but I would just say there was a lot more to explore, for sure.
So it’s clear that Season 2 could have gone in some really exciting directions. But, as it stands, none of that has happened. Fans are left wondering what would have come next for Qimir, Osha, and all the other characters who were left with unresolved story arcs.
If Season 2 happens, we could see all of these mysteries unpacked—and maybe even dive deeper into Plagueis’ role in the larger Star Wars story. Another big question is whether we’d see more Sith action. The Acolyte explored the dark side a lot, but we could definitely see even more of it in future seasons.
There’s so much to explore with the Sith, their politics, and how they function in the Star Wars universe, and The Acolyte was just starting to tap into that. So, if we get a second season, expect more darkness, more power struggles, and definitely more tension.
The Acolyte is available to watch on Disney+!
