When Solo: A Star Wars Story was released, fans were shocked to see a familiar face from the prequel trilogy – Darth Maul. Many were left wondering how it was possible for him to appear in a movie set before the original trilogy. Let’s delve into the backstory and find out how Darth Maul made his return to the big screen.
The Phantom Menace
Darth Maul first appeared in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace as the apprentice of Darth Sidious, also known as Emperor Palpatine. He was known for his black and red Sith robes, menacing double-bladed lightsaber, and fierce fighting skills.
In a climactic battle at the end of the movie, Obi-Wan Kenobi defeated Darth Maul by cutting him in half and sending him tumbling down a reactor shaft. It seemed like that was the end of Darth Maul’s story.
The Clone Wars
However, in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, it was revealed that Darth Maul was actually still alive. He had used his hatred and anger to keep himself alive through sheer willpower and had been living on a junk planet, where he had gone insane.
Darth Maul eventually regained his sanity and formed his own criminal syndicate called the Shadow Collective. He even took on a new apprentice – Savage Opress – to help him with his plans for revenge against both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Sidious.
Solo: A Star Wars Story
So how does Darth Maul fit into Solo: A Star Wars Story? The movie takes place several years after The Clone Wars but before A New Hope. In Solo, we see that Han Solo is working for a ruthless gangster named Dryden Vos.
It is later revealed that Dryden Vos is actually working for someone else – none other than Darth Maul himself. In Solo, we see that Darth Maul is now the leader of the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn and is using them to further his own interests.
The Future of Darth Maul
With Darth Maul’s surprise appearance in Solo, fans are now wondering what the future holds for this iconic Star Wars villain. There have been rumors of a standalone movie or series featuring Darth Maul, and with the success of The Mandalorian on Disney+, it seems like anything is possible.
Regardless of what the future holds for Darth Maul, it’s clear that he has become a fan favorite character with a complex backstory and plenty of potential for more stories to be told.
Overall, the inclusion of Darth Maul in Solo: A Star Wars Story was a great way to tie together various parts of the Star Wars universe and give fans a thrilling surprise. It also shows that even characters who seem to have met their demise can still make a comeback in unexpected ways.
