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In a notable example of Disney's struggles, the company's highly anticipated Star Wars spin-off series, The Acolyte, faced an early demise. Despite a hefty production budget estimated at around $250 million, the show was cancelled after just one season. The series sought to feature diverse characters, including a transgender actor and a coven of seemingly lesbian witches, with showrunner Leslie Headland branding it "the gayest Star Wars ever." However, this proud declaration led to backlash, causing Headland to backtrack on her comments, which only compounded Disney’s issues.