The Star Wars series’ trailer boasts the highest view count yet, but simultaneously earns the most dislikes in franchise history.
The initial trailer for The Acolyte has sparked a wave of criticism from Star Wars enthusiasts, accumulating hundreds of thousands of dislikes on YouTube.
Despite Lucasfilm’s announcement of setting a new 24-hour view record for a Star Wars series trailer, they overlooked addressing the overwhelming dissent from viewers, setting an unprecedented dislike record.
According to the update on StarWars.com published Thursday, “The Acolyte trailer, released yesterday, amassed an impressive 51.3 million views within its first day. This marks a digital-only milestone for any Lucasfilm Disney+ series, surpassing the view counts of trailers for The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka. We appreciate your ongoing support and eagerly anticipate your engagement with the series.”
How many dislikes does The Acolyte trailer have?
A comparison of trailers for other mentioned shows highlights a stark contrast, with all trailers receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans on YouTube, including movie trailers.
However, the reception to The Acolyte trailer stands in stark contrast. Presently, it has garnered 305k dislikes compared to 159k likes on YouTube.
Although YouTube has disabled the visibility of dislikes, several browser extensions allow users to re-enable this feature, enabling continued scrutiny of viewer sentiment.
Why don’t fans like The Acolyte trailer?
Fans’ discontent with The Acolyte trailer likely stems from broader criticisms of the direction of Star Wars under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership. Many see the trailer as an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with the franchise.
Additionally, concerns are raised about the show’s creator, Leslye Headland, particularly regarding her past comments about Star Wars and her political views. Headland’s description of The Acolyte as “Frozen meets Kill Bill” and her admission that some writers on the series haven’t even watched Star Wars may have contributed to fans’ apprehension.
Furthermore, Headland’s statement about not having a favorite Star Wars movie and the apparent lack of familiarity with the franchise among the cast members only fuel fans’ skepticism.
The reaction to the trailer reflects these sentiments, with many comments referencing memes like “Close your eyes, what do you see?” as fans express their concerns about the direction of the series.
What do the comments on The Acolyte trailer say?
As long as the episodes don’t stream off of Aspyr servers we should be fine – 17k likes
“Close your eyes, what do you see?” “I see my mother researching spiders in the Amazon before she died.” – 10k likes
“What do you see?” The comment section getting turned off. – 4k likes
“Close your eyes. What do you see?” “Cartman as Kathleen Kennedy” – 547 likes
I’m absolutely shocked that disney didn’t turn off the comments yet. – 859 likes
“Someone is killing Jedi” It’s Disney – 1.3k likes
Youngling: “I see fire.” Jedi Master: “Ok this kid is a lost cause.” – 12k likes
“Close your eyes, what do you see?” “I see over 257,000 dislikes” – 1.3k likes
“Close your eyes, what do you see?” “Somehow. Weinstein returned” – 1.5k likes
“Close your eyes… What do you see?” “I see… An exceedingly high DEI score…” – 180 likes
As the debate surrounding The Acolyte trailer continues to unfold, it’s clear that Star Wars fans are deeply invested in the future of the franchise. The concerns raised about the series’ direction, coupled with the controversies surrounding its creators and cast, have sparked intense discussion within the community.
Now, we want to hear from you. What are your thoughts on The Acolyte trailer and the broader state of Star Wars under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership? Do you share the concerns voiced by many fans, or do you see potential for the series to deliver something fresh and exciting to the Star Wars universe?
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