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In the ever-expanding world of entertainment, where budgets can skyrocket, a recent revelation has stirred chaos amongStar Warsenthusiasts. According to reports, the latest Disney+ seriesThe Acolytemade headlines for allocating double the budget for each episode, compared to the MonsterVerse movieGodzilla Minus One.
This news prompted debate and scrutiny from fans across the universe. Considering how brilliantGodzilla Minus Oneturned out, based on its ridiculously low $15M budget,Star Warsfans now appear upset aboutThe Acolyte. Despite spending around the same or a bit more than $15M on each episode, George Lucas’ fans ponder, where the money went.
The Acolyte’s Ginormous Production Budget Compared toGodzilla Minus One
Delving into a narrative that takes place approximately 100 years before the events ofStar Wars: The Phantom Menace, Disney and LucasFilm, collaboratively brought their latest seriesStar Wars: The Acolyte. The 8-episode show has created significant buzz since the premiere of its first two episodes on June 4.
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However, while fans were initially intrigued by the epic storytelling ofThe Acolyte, the recent revelation about its production budget has stirred even more curiosity amongStar Warsenthusiasts. According to reports fromThe New York Times, it indicates that the show had a net budget of $180M for eight episodes, spending an average of $22.5M per episode.
While the staggering budget forThe Acolytepopped people’s eyes out,AndorSeason 1 still championed as the most expensiveStar Warsshow, with a $250M spend for 12 episodes. Meanwhile, a debate sparked on social media, considering Disney’s substantial investment inThe Acolytecompared to the creation of a cinematic behemoth likeGodzilla Minus One.
The Stark Difference in Budget Allocation Sparked Discussion and Scrutiny
The massive difference in production budget between the two projects has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation. While both boast dedicated fan bases and deliver unique storytelling, the divergence in budget allocation has ignited discussions and scrutiny regarding the economics of content creation.
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According to reports fromDexerto, the iconicMonsterVerse movie,Godzilla Minus One, was shockingly made with an incredibly low budget of $15M. And despite the ridiculously meager production cost, the Kaiju film offered epic action and emotional storytelling to its loyal fans, just as promised.
Therefore, comparingThe Acolyte‘s budget withGodzilla Minus One, in regards to the cinematic brilliance and storytelling, fans were prompted to wonder where Disney’s money went. Although theStar Warsshow successfully grabbed people’s attention with its rich history and expansive lore, fans cited the Kaiju film’s groundbreaking visual effects, intricate set designs, and award-winning VFX, top-tier.
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now people are calling this show a money laundering scheme. doesn’t make sense that they made such a bad show with such a high budget
— @AI_EmeraldApple (@AI_EmeraldApple)August 15, 2025
I’ve enjoyed the Godzilla Minus One and I doubt I can enjoy even a minute of that alphabet mafia abomination.
— Professor Cipollino 🇺🇸 ♰ 🇦🇲 (@Cipollinoian)August 18, 2025
The hell are they spending it on?
— Matt Moylan 🇨🇦 (@LilFormers)June 14, 2025
The Acolyte’s budget: $180 million.With 8 episodes, that’s $22.5 million per episode.Godzilla: Minus One cost $15 million to make.
We could’ve gotten 12 Godzilla: Minus One movies for the price of The Acolyte.
— Dashie (@AdorableDashie)June 15, 2025
Social media platforms thus witnessed a raging debate surroundingThe Acolyte’s budget. Fans wondered where the dollars disappeared since the show was nowhere near compared toGodzilla Minus One, which was shot with a budget that was even lower than theStar Warsshow’s episodic cost.
Star Wars: The Acolyteis available on Disney+.
Godzilla Minus Oneis available on Netflix.
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