Many fans wonder if Episode 9 ofThe Acolytewill air and, if so, when.

The AcolyteSeason 1 was always marketed as having eight episodes.

Still, she reworked the Season 1 story to include more of the character.

The Acolyte, Amandla Stenberg

However, as of writing, no Season 2 has been confirmed.

For comparison,Ahsoka’sSeason 1 started production in May 2022 but didn’t premiere until August 2023.

The possibility of a Season 2 forThe Acolytedoesn’t look strong.

Qimir in The Acolyte

Luminate, a prominent data analytics company, reported unpromising trends forThe Acolyte’s.

Since Episode 1, trends have been going down dramatically.

Within its first 12 weeks, the series didn’t even reach 1.5 billion minutes viewed.

The Acolyte data

The difference is sizable.

It also doesn’t helpthat the critical reception ofThe Acolytehas been mixed.

[Why Is The Acolyte So Bad?

The Acolyte data

5 Biggest Factors That Hurt the Show]

What Would The Acolyte Season 2 Look Like?

On a narrative level,The Acolytewarrants a Season 2.

The new episode left a handful of narrative plot threads open for further exploration and offered little closure.

When Does The Acolyte Take Place On the Star Wars Timeline?

Warning - The rest of this article contains spoilers for the season finale ofThe Acolyte.

LeavingThe Acolytewithout a continuation adds to the massive holes inStar Warscontinuity that are begging to be filled.

The Acolyteis streaming onDisney+.

The Acolyte’s Qimir Explained: Sith, Kylo Ren & More Connections Revealed

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