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Agatha All Alonghas been stealing the limelight since its release as the audience reception has been nothing but positive. While fans wait for the subsequent episode to drop on Disney+, the show has also cemented an interesting record for Marvel which can easily sweep off allThe Acolytecomparisons.
While theStar Warsfranchise series kickstarted with a bang, it failed to sustain its viewers, leading to cancellation. However, what’s more shocking is its immersive budget, which further contributed to its failure. In the case of the Disney+ new series, it is reportedly much better than Amandla Stenberg’s show.
Agatha All Alongis Reportedly Marvel Studios’ Least Expensive Disney+ Series
The newly releasedAgatha All Alongseries has gripped fans’ attention in the first three episodes, making everyone wonder what’s in store for them in the upcoming fourth episode.
The show brings back Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) after theWandaVisionevents who sets out to regain her powers with the help of an unlikely team of friends and enemies. For the same, she put together a new coven to navigate the Witches’ Road — a magical dimension only accessible to covens of magic users.
According to the data provided byVariety, the MCU series hit 9.3 million views on Disney+ in its first seven days of streaming. While the data is not accurate, the data indicates that the episode was watched for an approximate total of 6.5 million hours, when multiplying views by runtime.
As per THR’sHeat Vision, the Hahn-led show is the least expensive live-action series produced by Marvel Studios so far, featuring a low budget compared to other projects. This can be evident in the show itself, which relies mostly on practical effects, leaning less on CGI.
‘Agatha All Along’ Could Bring THIS Beloved WandaVision Character Back, The Clues Are Too Obvious
What’s more, it made a strong debut on the streaming platform, which achieved the outcome despite the absence of heroes or an A-list cast. It surely is a promising thing when compared to the infamous show,The Acolytewhich scored 11.1 million views in five days.
While many know by now that its viewership drastically declined in the coming episodes, leading to the show’s cancellation. The show’s bombed performance was further elevated when its production cost was revealed.
Over the Top Production Budget forThe Acolyte!
The controversialStar Warsseries is set a century before the events of the Skywalker saga. It was intended to explore the darker side of the Jedi Order during the High Republic Era.
Instead, it focused on the story of two Force-sensitive twins whose lives become intertwined with the conflict between the Jedi and the Sith. While the narrative gave a promising debut with 4.8 million views on launch day, the show’s audience quickly started dropping. It was followed by negative reviews accusing the show of being“woke”and structurally weak.
‘Agatha All Along’ is Facing the Same Rumors as WandaVision Except This Time It’s Intentional
Despite some initial success, Disney eventually canceled plans for a second season, majorly due to viewership. In a new report byThat Park Place, the tax return filed by the Walt Disney Company showcased that it significantly exceeded its production budget.
Recent UK tax filings reveal that the studio spent over £172 million (approx $230 million) on the series’ production. The series creator referred to the cost in British pounds, not U.S. dollars when he revealed it as 180 million.
With a hefty budget of $28.75 million per episode for its 8-episode run, it is among the most expensive TV shows ever produced. However, the massive production budget wasn’t able to translate into viewership success.
Agatha All AlongandThe Acolyteare streaming on Disney+.
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