The new Star Wars series, 'The Acolyte,' has sparked controversy and mixed reviews. The show features diverse characters with LGBTQ themes. Lead actress Amandla Stenberg's comments about making white people cry have stirred debate. Despite backlash, the series attracted 4.8 million views on its first day, becoming Disney+'s biggest 2024 debut.
Star Wars has found the perfect genre to tackle next in The Acolyte. https://t.co/0JffLWQUua https://t.co/Pgp9wiurMV
"#StarWars: The Acolyte wraps its Jedi & Sith lore with the neat bow of a mystery thriller plot. (From the creator of Netflix’s Russian Doll it) follows former Padawan Ochoa as she reunites with her old Jedi master Sol to investigate a series of crimes…" https://t.co/aPt1NP79sQ
The newest Star Wars series from Disney, dubbed the 'gayest ever,' is already the most hated of the entire franchise, according to Rotten Tomatoes. Seriously, the audience score is embarrassing. Another solid move from Disney! https://t.co/Dc3OyweB2G https://t.co/iNfAkXZp9g
‘The Acolyte’ raises a pressing question: What’s the correct Star Wars order now? https://t.co/q1BDf0wizX https://t.co/8tkO3g3Hhj
The Acolyte took Star Wars back in time by taking things away https://t.co/VQUUb8xmJC
'The Acolyte' Release Schedule and How to Stream the Series From Anywhere - CNET https://t.co/8pWngA7poM
'The Acolyte' Release Schedule and How to Stream the Series From Anywhere https://t.co/EHhZt1GcIL
#TheAcolyte spoilers! ⚠ #StarWars has really done something so bold with a name as big as Carrie-Anne Moss, who just made her galactic debut as Jedi Master Indara. 🤯 This [REDACTED] moment has massively risen the stakes and shows they're not afraid. 👀 https://t.co/D5rnCY44vr https://t.co/jyGbTdeNj6
Darth Amin and Darth Cornpuzzle are headed back to the High Republic era of the Galaxy with Leslye Headland's new series. They break down the stunning reveals of the first two episodes, try to interpret who the eponymous Acolyte could be, speculate on the identity of our new… https://t.co/hKkinoHLbI
The Acolyte proves it’s telling a different kind of 'Star Wars' story with just one scene https://t.co/ruL5T1WZvw
Despite this backlash, Disney has revealed viewership data indicating #TheAcolyte has attracted 4.8M views in its first day, making it Disney+’s biggest 2024 series debut. By comparison, Marvel’s #XMen97 took 5 days to reach 4M streaming views. 📈 https://t.co/SnFPAE3zS2 https://t.co/Q5gRsn4DBa
The Acolyte Is Already a Hit for Disney+ https://t.co/WJvLllP7GR https://t.co/UHwAE05VU7
New "Nerds Complain About Star Wars" w/ @BrianHooper__ & @JonSousa46 for #theacolyte series premier @taekcast Patreon https://t.co/3bDTYP6yJF
Fuck @Disney, $DIS This isn't Star Wars. https://t.co/2QmAwPDA1Z
The lead actress for the new Star Wars series, Amandla Stenberg, on the Daily Show: “White people crying was the goal.” *both laugh* Both are half white. https://t.co/HMMcr2goAJ
I'm all in on the Acolyte. Watched both episodes this morning, the story is good and the fighting is really good.
Two episodes in, I’m excited to see where The Acolyte goes next. It’s not without its flaws, but overall, it takes Star Wars in a fun new direction by introducing a mystery with profound stakes for the characters and the Jedi Order as a whole. 🧵
‘The Acolyte’ Creators Joke About Making ‘Gayest’ ‘Star Wars’ Series And Lesbian R2-D2—Angering Right-Wing Critics https://t.co/gBUHaSIDmG https://t.co/gpdQD05qFA
A viral clip seems to show #TheAcolyte's Amandla Stenberg saying the show's goal is to make white people cry - but it actually has nothing to do with Star Wars. 🔍 The quote was from a The Daily Show interview about her 2018 movie The Hate U Give. 👀 https://t.co/6dhbcAt2oO https://t.co/wEJFe0XCyC
Part wuxia epic and part pulp mystery novel, The Acolyte demonstrates what's possible when Star Wars embraces new characters and genres while abandoning the Dark Side of nostalgia. Read more about the new Disney+ series with action and fresh storytelling: https://t.co/SkEZgIJcyq https://t.co/xqY59ohY16
The Acolyte's Leslye Headland Wants to Make a Live-Action KOTOR Featuring an Intriguing Character https://t.co/aaUnnmXV8g https://t.co/4sEQuDtCpY
The Acolyte Showrunner Wants To Bring Knights Of The Old Republic To Our Screens https://t.co/2hAOKtQqki https://t.co/bG2H2TmTvD
The Acolyte is a cop show in disguise, and it's the perfect genre for Star Wars’ expansion https://t.co/z8Eo6p8I5N
A noted Knights of the Old Republic fan, The Acolyte showrunner would love to bring the fan-favorite Star Wars RPG to life: "It would be a really interesting story" https://t.co/HiCbSagsBS
"I think that 'Star Wars' is so gay already…" At that point Headland declared C-3PO is gay and R2D2 "is a lesbian." These gremlins are serious about this and they won’t stop ‘til your kids believe it too. Make your decisions about what your family spends money on accordingly. https://t.co/bZC6PU9j8C
Per Disney, #TheAcolyte (which premiered with two episodes) had 4.8M views in its first day on Disney+.
#TheAcolyte is off to a promising start on Disney+. The new Star Wars series launched on June 4 with two episodes, generating 4.8M views in its first day on the streamer. That makes it the biggest series premiere on Disney+ this year https://t.co/Jfiz24bD6o https://t.co/Pa1N0j9r8k
“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 thus far, according to Disney. https://t.co/9otHM7DP8U
‘The Acolyte’ Reaches 4.8 Million Views in One Day, Biggest Disney+ Launch of 2024 https://t.co/9otHM7DP8U
'The Acolyte' Blasts Onto Disney+ With 4.8M Views In First Day Of Streaming https://t.co/qN0PqwO3VY
'The Acolyte' Reaches 4.8 Million Viewers in One Day, Biggest Disney+ Launch of 2024 https://t.co/hDYsdldAcr
In #TheAcolyte a rogue Padawan is working on a ship when it catches fire. Viewers have taken to social media to point out this is NOT possible. 🔥 Fire, which requires oxygen, can't happen in space. But... does this debate miss the point of #StarWars? 😵 https://t.co/lGV5gU4yEW https://t.co/Gyf0ED5LNm
Lead actress for the new Star Wars series, Amandla Stenberg, talking about her role on a late night show. “White people crying was the goal.” *both laugh* Both are half white. https://t.co/jUPrq8Do7k
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Stars Talk OCD Jedi, X-23 with a Lightsaber and Charting Their Own Course https://t.co/ZHxZX2SSdr
Today we learned the Disney executive who created the new Star Wars series she calls “the gayest Star Wars ever,” Leslye Headland, was Harvey Weinstein’s former assistant. Very mean physiognomy, looks cruel. The jawline is used to eat all the hopes you had left for the franchise. https://t.co/obKTEQKwxf
I'm not a big star wars guy. I checked out acolyte and I don't get why it's getting so much hate
#TheAcolyte's Mother Aniseya actress Jodie Turner-Smith breaks down #StarWars' new coven of Force-sensitive witches, who are feared even by the Jedi. https://t.co/10ju67Yi2B https://t.co/4RESpCmxlL
#TheAcolyte is down to an audience score of 32% on RT and that's seemingly due to review bombing (basic plot synopsis write-ups & a lot of half-star reviews from new accounts). It's important to note there are genuine criticisms of #StarWars' new show. 🍅 https://t.co/XGsnLUVKPf https://t.co/oE8mHMnFrm
Star Wars hires Harvey Weinstein's assistant to make 'Gayest Star Wars ever' https://t.co/kqNaUI6ljY
Viewers were shocked when they realized how fallible the Jedi really were. Now, #StarWars is making their reaction part of #TheAcolyte's story... https://t.co/9Kmjd9gtZ6 https://t.co/eDgIjtcFQC
The Acolyte's Best Jedi Is a Guy Who Kinda Sucks, and That's Great https://t.co/bjFhy5OLIf https://t.co/7gG7lyIGSL
Dafne Keen, who plays Jecki Lon in #TheAcolyte, spoke about her character's Theelin ancestry and a potential #StarWars prequel trilogy connection. https://t.co/hzrf8pXiER https://t.co/VDIA0il3ce
‘The Acolyte,’ a Disney+ series created by Leslye Headland, is not the Star Wars you were looking for — and that’s a very good thing. https://t.co/7qSFPbCKiu
is the acolyte any good ?
The first two episodes of #TheAcolyte, a Star Wars Original series, are now streaming on @DisneyPlus. https://t.co/HELkWVUulX
The Acolyte's Lee Jung-Jae on Star Wars and his favourite things https://t.co/lPPKo4OVfW https://t.co/OMa6yFwZxC
Who's watching? #theacolyte #starwars #acolyte Art made using Epic Illustration style on Dashtoon Studio https://t.co/ZATHEigMNv
"Star Wars" series actress Amandla Stenberg once bragged about wanting to make white people cry. WATCH: https://t.co/nm99cj9ESp https://t.co/F5fCxDz7tD
Star Wars star says franchise 'is gay already' over Disney's 'woke' series as fans blast Acolyte show https://t.co/cz95Lk5Fmk
‘The Acolyte’ Has The Lowest Star Wars Audience Scores Since The Holiday Special via @forbes https://t.co/h9QihqpLuy https://t.co/vncnOzXudR
RACISM: The star of Disney's The Acolyte clearly has 'daddy issues' after an old video of Amandla Stenberg admitting her goal was to make white people cry surfaced. Irony is that her father is about as white as it gets - was she trying to make him cry? https://t.co/24wY5FBfRQ
Leslye Headland and actress Amandla Stenberg discussed the show's LGBTQ themes and the sexuality of Star Wars characters. MORE: https://t.co/wdacW6gHJ8 https://t.co/DeXaCoA0wJ
The Acolyte's series creator has explained why she wanted the show's opening it to play out that way. https://t.co/PEDSDirb6s https://t.co/LMn1EnbfgE
🇺🇸 AMANDA STENBERG ON STAR WARS ROLE: IT'S SUPPOSED TO MAKE WHITES CRY Amanda Stenberg talking to Trevor Noah about her controversial role as the female lead in the new Star Wars series, Acolyte: Trevor Noah: "When people watch the hate you get, what do you want them to walk… https://t.co/NA4nsDY7b9
RACISM: Amandla Stenberg the star of Star Wars ‘The Acolyte’ admits the racist objective of the series saying, "White people crying was the goal.” Disney’s decision to create entertainment based on hate is divisive. https://t.co/axueFLrpi6
Amandla Stenberg, the leading actress in the new Star Wars series, has been using they & them pronouns since 2016! Disney's dedication to the cause. Wow. https://t.co/5eKWYH3r15
#TheAcolyte is immensely watchable—and could open up a thoughtful new direction for the ‘Star Wars’ universe. Read VF’s full review: https://t.co/OhqVjoPxSs https://t.co/XyGoINzm36
'Star Wars: The Acolyte' showrunner embraces series as 'the Gayest Star Wars' Leslye Headland and actress Amandla Stenberg discussed the show's LGBTQ themes and the sexuality of Star Wars characters. https://t.co/wdacW6gHJ8
Star Wars: The Acolyte lead actress: "White people crying was the goal." I hope this show fails. https://t.co/RVksqvxRcP
Star Wars: The Acolyte lead actress: "White people crying was the goal." https://t.co/yMNxe8YdIf
I don’t care what they say, you can’t make a gayer Star Wars than Phantom Menace. All the pod racing scenes. So gay.
Disney Releases 'Gayest Star Wars Ever’ | @Nerdrotics & @TheCriticalDri2 Go BEAST Mode: Franchise DEAD https://t.co/tc7lezyJRI
Taking a little break from 𝕏 today to watch the new Disney+ show Star Wars: The Acolyte Going to jump into episode 2 after this post. So far, I'm undecided. There are cool things here, but I can already see the typical Disney nonsense. Did you see it? What did you think? https://t.co/6PoEuqjQrJ
"White people crying was the goal," says Amandla Stenberg, lead actress for the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte. https://t.co/9iNxocmaK1
Actress for woke new Star Wars series: “White people crying actually was the goal.” https://t.co/4ZNEq8r4Jt
"White people crying was the goal" lead actress The Acolyte $DIS https://t.co/rbEltab2mf
"White people crying was the goal" Amandla Stenberg, lead actress for the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte: https://t.co/b9gOhvYVRj
Have you watched the first two episodes of #TheAcolyte yet? ⭐ Read our full review: https://t.co/plQ8PlRYds https://t.co/k8TKOQ762f
>opens newspaper >oh look, another gay Star Wars show >flips page https://t.co/GYnb6xSraj
#TheAcolyte, starring Amandla Stenberg, is a zippy mystery secreted inside a whole new set of characters and dilemmas. https://t.co/0lU4KbogE6
Disney Tops Long List Of Woke Failures With Upcoming Release Of Gay Star Wars Show https://t.co/vkkeWHqEnC
The Acolyte is set 100 years before the prequels. So they could have had Yoda in this series representing the Jedi Council, giving the fans a familiar character. Instead, the lesbian director cast her wife, who can't act at all, as Jedi Master Vernestra. It's really bad. I… https://t.co/XGpTinv7IA
The Acolyte Series Premiere Review https://t.co/yER6AHNvDm
Here's the best way to stream the new "Star Wars" series "The Acolyte" online. https://t.co/LIXk0VUmGv
Here's the best way to stream the new Star Wars series "The Acolyte" online. https://t.co/LIXk0VUmGv
I have a suggestion for Star Wars to fix the disaster that is The Acolyte. Cast Sydney Sweeney as your next "strong female" Jedi. We will forgive everything else. https://t.co/hp84wdS70p
Disney proudly declares that it is releasing the "gayest Star Wars yet." During the promotion tour for The Acolyte, the film's actresses explain that "nerds are gay" and suggest that C-3P0 is not "straight." Disney's stock is down nearly 50% since 2021. https://t.co/IB9WkxvgXY
The Acolyte is off to a good start. Enjoying the rich world-building. Also started reading "Light of The Jedi" last week to get more into the spirit of the High Republic era. Curious where the story is headed. 👀
TL;DW - #TheAcolyte is pretty good through the first two episodes! Sets up a fun mystery, introduces a new era of Star Wars, and knows what it is. That being said, it is *CLEARLY* a young adult show created with teenagers in mind. It ain’t Andor. Temper expectations a bit. https://t.co/B5bo7KQ45x
Disney proudly declares that it is releasing the "gayest Star Wars yet." During the promotion tour for The Acolyte, the film's actresses explain that "nerd are gay" and suggest that C-3P0 is not "straight." Disney's stock is down nearly 50% since 2021. https://t.co/LV6W95nr1T
Amandla Stenberg and Leslye Headland Thought the ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Twist Would Leak Much Sooner https://t.co/7nibBdGozs
"#StarWars is littered with promising characters—good, evil, and a little bit in between—whose deaths might be shocking in the moment, but tend to leave a big story hole once they are dead." #TheAcolyte By @morglaur https://t.co/Vneu5nTpMK
"#StarWars is littered with promising characters—good, evil, and a little bit in between—whose deaths might be shocking in the moment, but tend to leave a big story hole once they are dead." #theacolyte By @morglaur https://t.co/Vneu5nTpMK
The Acolyte bringing a murder mystery/crime thriller vibe to Star Wars storytelling is most welcome. And Lee Jung-jae is absolutely inspired casting. He’s incredible as Master Sol. Excited to see where the story goes.. https://t.co/SvvGZkSi6T
Is The Acolyte The Gayest Star Wars Ever? Amanda Stenberg And Creator Discuss https://t.co/VodqKAEp3B https://t.co/sQnwmFcuc5
'The Acolyte' presents new 'Star Wars' story that's a force to be reckoned with https://t.co/J4AcT8pJu4 https://t.co/YN4nh2YJAH
The first two episodes 'The Acolyte' are getting horrible reviews as woke and boring. It gets worse in Ep 3 next week. Reviewers under NDAs have seen it already. They say that it is worse than The Last Jedi and will kiII any remaining OG fans. The backlash will be so bad… https://t.co/alIkbR2bp6
Our recap/review/reaction to #TheAcolyte premiere is now LIVE, and I even busted out my finest Jedi robe for this one! Breaking down the first two episodes with @TheClemReport - what we liked, what we didn't like, and where we think this series is going....… https://t.co/7zGbBukZMP
'The Force is legitimately female': 'The Acolyte' will 'finally kill Star Wars' with woke lore, TV critic reveals https://t.co/4Nd79xDc7z https://t.co/RL9JDyXfR1
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If you thought Star Wars could never make something worse than "The Last Jedi" or "The Rise of Skywalker" ... you were wrong. The Alcolyte ... a woke galaxy far far away where Iesbian Jedi use the Force to scissor and create babies. And it gets worse after that. https://t.co/qk0CdPzi25
The first two episodes of The Acolyte were full of mystery and intrigue, but one particular character spiked curiosity among Star Wars fans. https://t.co/tkv2H8JBQf https://t.co/ywroIU83VD
After watching @starwars #Acolyte the whole Star Wars universe needs a reboot in thinking @DisneyPlus ...... it's horrible. It's boring - some crazy wild goose chase, protecting freedom against some dictator. It's scripting is strictly commercial & in essence dead
Review: Amandla Stenberg leads #The Acolyte, Leslye Headland’s intriguing new series—the most worthy #StarWars franchise extension in years. 🔗: https://t.co/cAeUWTZ4lz https://t.co/ZyomZFct1n
New Star Wars series Acolyte merges murder mystery with family drama https://t.co/QXtwWnn3JS
Disney definitely hires the worst most divisive people. This is the star of their new Star Wars series https://t.co/aZL8yP9kS3
Star Wars High Republic Books Are On Sale Following The Acolyte's Premiere https://t.co/ws4GluKNxa https://t.co/hZgyNz6BHK
With the premiere of ‘The Acolyte,’ we’ve been introduced to the High Republic onscreen. Here’s what the books in that era of the ‘Star Wars’ timeline may or may not tell us about the show. https://t.co/H6oZEaueHI
New Star Wars series “Acolyte” actress and show creator laugh at comments that it’s “arguably the gayest Star Wars yet” “Are you telling me with a straight face that C-3PO is straight? I think it’s canon that R2-D2 is a lesbian.” https://t.co/UI2LnIPMuN
With #TheAcolyte out today, read Empire's interview with Rebecca Henderson about playing Vernestra Rwoh, the green-skinned, lightship-wielding Jedi making her way from the page to live-action: https://t.co/F5e9fqNqzM https://t.co/mHsTvu2ylr
The creator of Disney's new "Star Wars" series and the main actress are going viral for bragging about how gay the show is. WATCH: https://t.co/m3aomjerRr https://t.co/fSqNToG7Pc
Only passingly familiar with the Star War? #TheAcolyte makes it easy for anyone to jump into a galaxy far, far away. https://t.co/ihQdQ8HVIG
The Acolyte Fought Hard to Get Its One Big Star Wars Line https://t.co/kFb2k2bqG8 https://t.co/rKb5pEOseG
The Acolyte creator breaks down Star Wars show's shocking opening: "You have to go hard, you have to say the Jedi are going to take some Ls" https://t.co/Ga7ueaxiOk
'Star Wars: The Acolyte' episodes 1 & 2: Who's really behind the Jedi murder mystery? https://t.co/KII7X3hD1X https://t.co/RqC5eccdd1
"The gayest Star Wars by a considerable margin": Disney's "Acolyte" showrunner is excited about turning the space epic into a sexual free-for-all https://t.co/bHDazlwETH
A new Star Wars comic will delve into the history of The Acolyte's Wookiee Jedi Master https://t.co/CvJhJ5Xa0t
'The Acolyte' review: Just what Star Wars needs https://t.co/6aHh7R0iII
"The new Star Wars is the gayest one yet" Gay robots https://t.co/S5SAEPo5ag
The newest droid in The Acolyte has already stolen the hearts of Star Wars fans everywhere. https://t.co/G0cD6R6gBx https://t.co/aOqKUzUZlb
The Acolyte ... so good
The Acolyte Creator Had To Fight To Get This Iconic Star Wars Line On The Show https://t.co/vmEoskPbP1 https://t.co/5kOt7pBKc3
The actors, director and writers for The Acolyte don’t even know the source material of Star Wars. This is just one example. 🔊 https://t.co/IlFrnz7ihd
Fire in space … with the sound of a campfire … in space. This is the new Star Wars series The Acolyte. 🔊 https://t.co/fMbAmbVq1T
star wars has been dead for a lot longer than this https://t.co/KffQw4El9M
The Acolyte ... new Star Wars series summary 1) The main character has two mothers 2) All of the main Jedi characters are Black or Asian, zero White men. 3) In the first episode, the only speaking role for a white character was for prisoners. In Episode 3, they plan to throw… https://t.co/AFBQkSuJYq
Wondering exactly where #TheAcolyte takes place in the #StarWars timeline? Allow us to break things down for you. https://t.co/rizIfmb06c
The Acolyte is a queer, Marxist vandalization of the myth of Star Wars. In The Acolyte, the Force is a metaphor for cultural hegemonic power. The Jedi are a metaphor for cisgender white oppressors who hoard the power for themselves. Yes, it really is that obnoxious and stupid. https://t.co/kUOV2CDX15
When to Catch Episodes of ‘The Acolyte’ on Disney+ https://t.co/wcZe7MxcFZ
★★★ The Acolyte review: Star Wars prequel lacks the force 🖋️ @AmonWarmann https://t.co/jWEftUIcBq
'The Acolyte' creator had to fight to keep classic 'Star Wars' line in premiere: 'When you get the opportunity to do 'Star Wars,' you're just going to shoot your shot.' https://t.co/5rLQdZJBv3
Where is Yoda in The Acolyte? Why the Star Wars Jedi isn't involved, explained https://t.co/91Iu3JX5q1
The producer and the cast of Disney’s new Star Wars series ‘The Acolyte’ is the “gayest Star Wars yet”. Why does it have to be? Why could this easily have been predicted? Why must everything good be reduced to a DEI checklist? https://t.co/KVyE0WAdJu
Where to Stream ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Online https://t.co/zUjCMwlx8w
Star Wars The Acolyte 1 episode in, and i cant figure out what the problem is Lead Actress is fantastic, some effects didnt work but over all its fine the opening with Carrie Anne moss, may have been lifted wholesale from crouching tiger but its effective yeah, this is Star Wars https://t.co/xBNYJtYuGr
The acolyte was awesome. More Jedi please.
Star Wars fans notice a heartbreaking parallel to The Clone Wars in The Acolyte https://t.co/To6bpLXNH4
Like Andor before it, #TheAcolyte actually thus far is good on its own merits. Read our review of the first four episodes: https://t.co/mfbgzQ2Jxl https://t.co/1naMZfT1fC
Star Wars: The Acolyte review – Is this the Jedi jamboree we’ve been looking for? https://t.co/fEncb1U0n1
Atrociously creaky dialogue holds back The Acolyte, a refreshing take on Star Wars https://t.co/UXub0N4RQK
"The new Star Wars is the gayest one yet" and R2D2 is apparently lesbian. Hiroshima-level ratings bomb incoming. https://t.co/iYYyBNKQCw
First two episodes of Acolyte 🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Acolyte, Star Wars new series streaming, very woke. 1) main character has two mothers 2) main Jedi characters are all Black and Asian, no white men 3) only speaking role for white men in first episode is prisoners on prison ship
The first two episodes of ‘STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE’ are now on Disney+ https://t.co/9Esr7UJNUG