The Acolyte Reenters Disney+ Top 10 in 2026

Nearly two years after its cancellation, the Star Wars series The Acolyte has reentered Disney's Top 10 TV shows chart in the United States, reaching the No. 9 position as of April 22, 2026. The eight-episode first season, originally released in 2024, has seen renewed streaming activity amid the strong performance of the franchise's latest animated entry, Maul: Shadow Lord, which tops both the TV and overall charts on the platform.

The Acolyte, created by Leslye Headland, premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, marking the first live-action series set in the High Republic era, approximately 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. The story centers on a former Padawan, Osha, and her Jedi Master, Sol, as they investigate a string of crimes that reveal a growing dark side threat. Amandla Stenberg stars as the twin sisters Osha and Mae, with Lee Jung-jae portraying Sol. The ensemble cast also includes Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Rebecca Henderson, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Dean-Charles Chapman.

The series debuted with solid initial viewership, attracting 4.8 million views on its first day and 11.1 million within the...