This week on Star Wars Time Show we break down the latest news about the upcoming Star Wars film Mandalorian & Grogu.

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy recently addressed one of the biggest questions fans have about the movie. Will Grogu finally speak? We discuss what she said and whether Grogu speaking would change the character moving forward.

We also talk about comments from Jon Favreau and Pedro Pascal regarding Din Djarin appearing without his helmet in the film and what that might mean for the character’s arc.

Jeremy Allen White’s portrayal of Rotta the Hutt is another major topic, as we discuss how Jabba’s son could factor into the story and the broader underworld of Star Wars.

In the second half of the episode we recap and review the first issue of Marvel’s Shadow of Maul, a comic that acts as a prequel to the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord animated series on Disney+. We break down the major story beats, discuss key characters introduced in the comic, and speculate on how the events could connect to the upcoming show.

We also briefly discuss the long-awaited Knights of the Old Republic remake and whether the project is still alive after several years of uncertainty.

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Star Wars fans… we might regret this one.

In this week’s episode of the Star Wars Time Show, Matt and Nick are back with 10 brand-new Star Wars hot takes for 2026 — and some of them are going to hurt.

We’re debating:

• Have the prequels aged better than the sequels?

• Is The Empire Was Right actually defensible?

• Is Andor easily the best Disney+ Star Wars series?

• Is A New Hope overrated?

• Has Grogu already peaked as a character?

• Should Ahsoka Season 2 kill a major character?

• Is Darth Maul better written than Darth Vader?

• Is Star Wars animation more important than live action?

• Should Star Wars take a 5-year break after this slate?

These aren’t safe takes. These aren’t polite takes. These are the ones that start arguments.

Let us know which hot take you agree with — and which one crossed the line.

May the debate be with you.

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Darth Maul is one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history — and in this episode of the Star Wars Time Show, we celebrate his 10 greatest moments across The Phantom Menace, The Clone Wars, Solo, and Star Wars Rebels.

From “At last we will reveal ourselves…” to Duel of the Fates, the shocking death of Qui-Gon Jinn, Maul’s resurrection in The Clone Wars, the rise of the Shadow Collective, the Siege of Mandalore, and the unforgettable “KENOBI!” duel in Twin Suns, we walk through Maul’s complete arc chronologically.

After breaking down all 10 moments, Matt and Nick each reveal their personal Top 3 Darth Maul moments of all time.

Was Maul at his best in the prequels?

Did The Clone Wars elevate him into one of Star Wars’ most layered villains?

Or did his final confrontation with Obi-Wan in Rebels give him the perfect ending?

Let’s talk Maul.

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