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Matt and Young Nick kicked off this episode by putting their pre-season Maul: Shadow Lord predictions and fan wants to the test. With Season 1 in the books, the guys graded their calls on everything from Devon's arc and Maul's long-game victory to Vader's unforgettable finale appearance, Marrok's allegiances, and which fan wants the show actually delivered on. Some predictions landed hard, some needed a little creative grading, and a few were dead on arrival from the start.The second half of the show shifted to The Mandalorian and Grogu, hitting theaters May 22nd. Matt and Nick ran through ten fan wants and ten predictions for the film, covering the big box office question, whether Grogu gets a real character moment or just more cute reaction shots, Thrawn's likely shadow over the story, Rotta the Hutt as a potential ally, and what it would mean for Kathleen Kennedy to be wrong about Grogu's first word. It's a full wants and predictions breakdown for the most important Star Wars theatrical release in years.Subscribe on YouTube: YouTube.com/Starwarstimeshow

Darth Maul returns in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and in this solo episode of the Star Wars Time Show, Matt breaks down everything revealed in the first teaser trailer.This episode features a full shot-by-shot trailer breakdown, along with a deep dive into what the series tells us about Maul’s mindset after The Clone Wars, the brand-new planet Janix, and the state of the galaxy in the early years of the Empire.Topics discussed include: • Where Shadow Lord fits in the post-Order 66 timeline • Why Janix is a critical setting for Maul’s next move • Maul’s evolution now that he’s no longer a Sith • Devon Izara and the possibility of a new apprentice • Crime syndicates, democracy, and underworld politics • The Inquisitorious, Marrok, and Imperial expansion • Why this series is being positioned as a fully serialized storyStar Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord premieres April 6, 2026 on Disney+, with a two-episode debut and a May the 4th finale.🎧 Watch/Listen now: https://youtube.com/live/nRHOU2M4BOY?feature=shareHit up Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow to get the podcast version.#starwarstimeshow #maul #maulshadowlord

This week on the Star Wars Time Show, Matt and Young Nick break down two stories that hit very different parts of the Star Wars fandom, but both carry real implications for the future of the franchise.First, we dive into a growing rumor circulating within the industry that Dave Filoni could be preparing to take on a larger leadership role at Lucasfilm, potentially alongside Lynwen Brennan, with longtime president Kathleen Kennedy possibly nearing retirement. We discuss where the rumor is coming from, how realistic it actually is, and what a Filoni-led Lucasfilm might look like in practice, creatively and structurally.Then we pivot to the bigger surprise of the week: reports that Tom Cruise filmed a lightsaber duel for Shawn Levy’s upcoming Star Wars film, Starfighter. While Cruise’s involvement is eye-catching on its own, the real takeaway is what this confirms about the movie itself: Force users and lightsabers are officially part of the story. We break down why that matters, what it tells us about the direction of Star Wars films, and why this changes expectations for Starfighter.Topics covered include:How credible the Filoni leadership rumors really areWhat Lucasfilm leadership transitions usually look likeWhy lightsabers in Starfighter are a much bigger deal than Cruise’s cameoWhat this means for Force users in future Star Wars filmsAs always, we separate rumor from reality and talk through what actually matters long-term for Star Wars.🎙 New episodes every week📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/StarWarsTimeShow🎧 Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

As we head into the holiday break, it’s time to look back at the moments that defined Star Wars in 2025.In this solo episode of Star Wars Time Show, I rank and break down the top 10 Star Wars moments of the year — from Andor Season 2 setting a new standard for Star Wars storytelling, to major film and TV reveals, to the surprising wins that quietly won fans over.This wasn’t just a year of announcements. It was a year where Star Wars finally felt confident again.Topics include:• Why Andor Season 2 stands above everything else • The Mandalorian and Grogu’s return to the big screen • Shawn Levy’s Starfighter movie announcement • Maul: Shadow Lord and the smart use of legacy characters • Skeleton Crew’s surprisingly strong finale • Visions Volume 3 and The Ninth Jedi’s future • Revenge of the Sith returning to theaters for its 20th anniversary • And how the Star Wars community itself changed in 2025 This is a reflection on where Star Wars has been — and where it finally seems to be going.What was your top Star Wars moment of 2025?

Anakin Skywalker at his Jedi peak vs Darth Vader in his Sith prime — who was actually more powerful?In this solo deep-dive, Matt breaks down Anakin’s unrealized potential, Vader’s refined dark-side mastery, and how the Chosen One’s tragedy created two entirely different versions of the same Force titan.We’ll explore:• Was Vader truly weaker, or did he become a different kind of monster?• How both versions of Skywalker compare to Palpatine, Obi-Wan, and Yoda• The wild difference between Legends Vader vs Canon Vader• Vader’s craziest feats that most fans don’t know• Could Anakin have defeated Sidious if he remained a Jedi?• Final verdict: Potential vs actualization — what power really means in Star WarsMatt also touches on a new synopsis for The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie, gives answers to this week's AMA segment, and shares the latest Star Wars x Columbia Collab!Jump in, join the debate, and cast your vote: Team Anakin or Team Vader?Watch the full show on YouTube:https://youtube.com/live/r8EQS0bdGoA?feature=shareListen on Spotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/starwarstimeshow

Matt breaks down a packed week of Star Wars news — including new details about the Starfighter movie and the surprising timeline it may explore. We also dig into the latest buzz around a possible Original Trilogy remaster and look at new images that may point to Dathomir’s role in Ahsoka Season 2.In this episode:• How the Starfighter movie could introduce a new timeline• What’s driving the OT remaster buzz• Potential Dathomir locations tied to Ahsoka Season 2• What these updates mean for the future of the franchise🎥 Subscribe on YouTube

This week, Matt flew solo to react to the breaking news that the Hunt for Ben Solo movie has officially been canceled. He broke down what might have led to the decision, and whether the concept of a post–Rise of Skywalker Ben Solo story made sense to begin with. His take? The story might’ve worked better as a prequel, exploring Ben’s fall rather than his Force ghost era.Fan responses flooded in, with one standout idea gaining traction—an animated Ben Solo series following his early Jedi training and slow turn to the dark side. Matt loved the pitch and said it could offer the character a second life onscreen.Matt also discussed the major Acolyte reveal that Qimir was originally planned to be the first Knight of Ren, confirmed by showrunner Leslye Headland and subtly teased in the Galaxy of Heroes game bio.He wrapped up the episode with a reflection on the Top 10 Star Wars Visions shorts from Volumes 1 and 2, offering personal favorites and suggestions for fans to revisit ahead of Volume 3.The episode closed with fan reactions to the Ben Solo news and another round of incredible Star Wars fan art picks from the community.