Disney is sharing the reason why the Star Wars universe-set series The Acolyte was canceled after only one season on Disney+. In a new interview, Co-chairman of Disney Entertainment Alan Bergman is revealing why it was decided not to move forward with a second season of the series.

The Acolyte somehow proved even more divisive than the Star Wars sequel trilogy and Disney Entertainment co-chair Alan Bergman has now elaborated on the decision to scrap the short-lived Disney+ series.

The Acolyte after only one season, especially because it was setting some things up for the future that they wanted to see play out. There was never a clear answer as to why the series was canceled, but during a recent interview,

The “cost structure” Berman refers to is that Disney spent $231 million to make The Acolyte. The total came out after the site That Park Place released tax documents about the show’s production. It’s the second-most expensive Star Wars show ever. Andor is first with a budget of $250 million.

Fans were riled up after the Star Wars series The Acolyte was not renewed for Season 2. Now, a studio executive has recently revealed why Disney didn't pick up the sci-fi show for another season. Here's what he had to say.

One Disney exec suggested that the quality of The Acolyte didn't match its astronomical budget, resulting in its cancellation. The post Disney explains why The Acolyte was canceled after one season appeared first on JoBlo.