26 years later, we now have an exciting opportunity for Star Wars to finally give us the Sith showdown we've always wanted. While the Jedi are the sworn enemies of the Sith, the Sith Lords themselves are also their own worst enemies. As such, an upcoming series may finally pit two of the franchise's biggest villains against each other.

1999's The Phantom Menace debuted Palpatine's first apprentice, Darth Maul. Although he was defeated by the movie's end, Maul survived to become one of Star Wars' most popular recurring villains, even after his master rejected him. Now, 2026's Maul: Shadow Lord can give us the long-awaited Sith showdown between Maul and the apprentice who ultimately replaced him.

Darth Maul Was Trained To Take Down Jedi

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