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Star Warsmay have just dropped a massive hint thatThe Acolyteseason 2 will be confirmed at D23 2024.Lucasfilm recently confirmed its schedule for D23, and it promised to showcase “exclusive new content” at the Disney convention. Until now, much of that content was expected to be previews ofSkeleton Crew, the upcomingStar Warsshow set to release in December. A new hint fromStar Warsitself, however, may be an indication that another show will get a major update. If this hint proves true, it could be an indication thatThe Acolyteseason 2will finally be confirmed.
A post fromStar Warspromoting one of Lucasfilm’s panels at D23 may contain a subtle hint thatThe Acolyteseason 2 could soon be confirmed. The panel being promoted will see Manny Jacinto, who played the Stranger, reflecting on the first season ofThe Acolyte.
While it may look rather innocuous, the post could be a big hint at one of Lucasfilm’s reveals a week before D23.The wording ofStar Wars' post - that Jacinto will be looking back at thefirstseason ofThe Acolyte- seems to imply that there will be a second season of the show. It’s currently just speculation, but Disney has been particular about the language it uses when referring to shows in the past, which may indicate this is indeed a hint.Obi-Wan Kenobiwas confirmed to be a limited series by a Disney+ Blu-Ray collection, which specifically did not refer to it as a “first” season.
The Acolyte Ending Explained: The Shadow Of Darth Vader Descends In The High Republic Era
The Acolyte episode 8 wraps up season 1 of the High Republic show by casting the shadow of the dark side, and Darth Vader, over the Jedi Order.
Will The Acolyte Season 2 Be Announced At D23?
Though the wording ofStar Wars' post didn’t officially confirmThe Acolyteseason 2, and any discussion of it is rooted in speculation, it does seem like a major hint that Lucasfilm will renew it at D23.The wording ofStar Wars' post was not accidental - the official announcement of Lucasfilm’s schedule for D23 also referred to Jacinto’s panel as a reflection on thefirstseason ofThe Acolyte. That, combined withthe viewership ofThe Acolyteand thehints Leslye Headland has made aboutThe Acolyteseason 2, seem to be enough to count as compelling evidence.
BeyondThe Acolyteitself, Lucasfilm and Disney have already hinted that D23 could hold an announcement aboutThe Acolyte. The very fact that Manny Jacinto will be speaking at a panel seems to imply there’s a reason for him to be there.The Stranger was one of the most popular characters inThe Acolyte, and there are only a few reasonsStar Warswould want such a prominent cast member at D23 instead of an executive or creator. The most likely seems to be so that Jacinto can make a major announcement - like a confirmation ofThe Acolyteseason 2 - himself.
Who Is The Sith Lord In The Acolyte?
The Acolyte introduces a mysterious Sith Lord who lived a hundred years before the Skywalker Saga. Who is he, and what does he want with Mae?
The chances ofThe Acolytebeing renewed for a second season have never been better. The ending ofThe Acolyteseason 1, while it wrapped up its story fairly well, also left quite a few doors open to explore in the future.After Darth Plagueis' massive cameo, Vernestra Rwoh’s conspiracy, and Osha’s decision to go with the Stranger, it would have been a shame not to make a second season of the show. While it’s still not confirmed,Star Wars' recent post is an extremely promising sign thatThe Acolytewill get a chance to answer the questions it left open-ended.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
