The Acolyte, the upcoming Star Wars project, has unveiled its first trailer and announced a release date of June 4, 2024. The trailer introduces a storyline featuring a Sith serial killer targeting Jedi to address a power imbalance among force users, possibly driven by motives of revenge.
Following the trailer release, discussions have emerged, primarily focusing on the perceived deviation from existing Star Wars lore. Some fans have raised concerns about the show potentially retconning established canon by introducing Sith during the High Republic era.
This controversy stems from a quote by Ki-Adi-Mundi, a Jedi Council member in the prequels, stating that the Sith had been extinct for a millennium. The Acolyte is set a century before The Phantom Menace, during a period when the High Republic era was believed to be devoid of Sith presence.
However, the notion of The Acolyte breaking canon is deemed unfounded for several reasons. The show's creators have indicated a commitment to incorporating elements from the Expanded Universe (EU) or Legends content, aligning with the trend of reintroducing such material into the official Star Wars canon.
While certain aspects of the EU may not be integrated into The Acolyte, the show's promise to draw from this rich source of lore suggests a blend of old and new elements for fans to enjoy. The anticipation surrounding the show's narrative direction and character development remains high as viewers await further details.
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