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?
What would the Star Wars Prequels look like if George Lucas returned and gave them the same Special Edition treatment he applied to the Original Trilogy? In this episode, we explore the most Lucas-style updates that fit his historical editing patterns — expanded environments, enhanced VFX, improved battles, deleted-scene reintegration, creature updates, and small story refinements across The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith.
We also offer our final verdict on which prequel benefits most from a Lucas-style overhaul.
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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 Wars
Matt 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?
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Matt and Nick break down a packed week of Star Wars updates. We talk about the reported directive that the upcoming Starfighter movie will avoid using legacy characters entirely, and what that might signal for Lucasfilm’s new direction. We also cover news that The Mandalorian Season 4 has been written, but there’s still no confirmation it will move forward.
We then dive into comments from a Star Wars Rebels writer who strongly disagreed with Sabine becoming a Jedi, and discuss the Acolyte showrunner’s surprise at how their show was handled.
In this episode:
• Why the Starfighter movie may avoid all legacy characters
• What it means that The Mandalorian Season 4 is written but not greenlit
• A Rebels writer’s big issue with Sabine becoming a Jedi
• The Acolyte showrunner’s reaction to online negativity and Lucasfilm cancelling the show
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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
We are aware Pete sounds a bit like C-3P0 due to an audio glitch. Apologies for the fail.
Author and longtime Star Wars voice Pete Fletzer joins the Star Wars Time Show to talk about his new book, Who Owns the Myth? Star Wars, Fandom, and the Soul of the Saga.
We explore what makes Star Wars a living myth — how it became something bigger than its creators, and why fans feel such deep ownership of the galaxy far, far away. Pete dives into five decades of fandom, George Lucas’s evolving legacy, and what it means to love a story that belongs to everyone and no one.
In this episode:
How Star Wars became a modern myth
The line between fan passion and creator intent
Disney’s role in shaping the saga’s legacy
Why Star Wars still connects — even through conflict
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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.
This week, Matt and Nick reunited to finish what they started—taking aim at Empire Magazine’s Top 50 Greatest Star Wars Characters of All Time. This episode covered ranks 25 through 1, and let’s just say it was a mix of celebration, disbelief, and straight-up shade. Some picks made sense. Others… not so much. But the #1 spot? Things got very suspect.
During the Ask Us Anything segment, the guys tackled a hot question: How will Dave Filoni handle Thrawn’s fate in the Mandoverse? Will Thrawn go down in a blaze of villainous glory, get exiled, or pull off a shocking alliance with the heroes? Matt and Nick discussed all the most likely outcomes—and the ones no one’s expecting.
If you’re into ranking debates, character analysis, and wild Thrawn theories, this episode is right in your star lane.
Empire Magazine dropped their list of the 50 Greatest Star Wars Characters of All Time—but did they get it right? In this video, we break down characters ranked #50 to #26, and we’re not holding back.
From underrated heroes to surprising omissions, we analyze who deserves a higher spot, who’s overrated, and which icons should not be on the list at all.
Join us for Part 1 of our two-part series ranking and reacting to one of the most controversial Star Wars lists ever published.
Matt also reviews TRON: Ares, shows off the channel's True Power of the Force video, and memorializes Drew Struzan.
Which Star Wars characters do you think were ranked too low—or left out completely? Drop your takes in the comments!
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Empire’s 50 Best Article - https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/50-greatest-star-wars-characters/
This week marked the launch of a brand-new era for the Star Wars Time Show. Matt and Nick introduced their new bi-weekly prerecorded format, where they’ll team up every other Monday to record a full show that premieres on YouTube Wednesdays at 6PM EST. On the off weeks, Matt will host solo livestreams to keep the content flowing. It’s a new rhythm for the channel, and the team is excited for what’s ahead.
Once the announcements were out of the way, they jumped into Ask Us Anything with a great question: Which Original Trilogy character’s story would you change? Nick picked Lando, Matt picked Boba Fett—but you’ll have to tune in to hear why.
The main event was a deep dive review of Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past. Both hosts found it stronger than season 1, praising its chaotic humor, clever writing, and unapologetically unserious tone. That sparked a debate: Is Lego Star Wars the best kind of Star Wars right now?
They closed things out with fan responses to the Question of the Week and another solid batch of Top 5 Star Wars fan artists, showcasing killer work from the community.
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This week’s episode opened with Matt fielding Ask Me Anything questions solo, including a wild one: Would he become a hybrid like Wendy from Alien: Earth? Matt’s answer was a clear yes. Who wouldn’t want to be a walking supercomputer with enhanced strength?
He then moved into a review of the HIM movie. While the premise had promise, Matt didn’t think it fully lived up to its potential—or its title.
The main feature was a deep dive into the first teaser trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu. Matt explored possible plot threads, predicting that the Hutt Cartel—possibly even the Twins—could be the film’s main antagonists. Nick joined midway through to finish out the trailer breakdown and add his own speculation.
From there, they jumped into a full review of the Alien: Earth finale. Nick enjoyed it overall, but Matt felt it left too many storylines hanging without a clear path to resolution unless a second season is confirmed.
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This week’s episode kicked off with Matt running solo once again, fielding a stack of Ask Me Anything questions. One fan asked what franchise would make for the ultimate Star Wars crossover, and let’s just say Matt’s pick was truly out of this world.
Matt also shared a quick review of the new The Long Walk adaptation, offering solid praise for the film’s tone and pacing. He then revealed a new set photo from Shawn Levy’s Starfighter movie, which sparked a lively discussion between Matt and Nick about the project’s vibe. Both agreed—it looked like something straight out of Waterworld.
The main event was a glowing review of Alien Earth Episode 7, where they discussed the fate of key characters like Kirsh, Wendy and her Xeno drone, Boy Genius, and Morrow. The tension is ramping up heading into the final stretch.
Then came this week’s crossover chaos: Could a Jedi survive a chestburster attack? It was ridiculous, nerdy, and absolutely worth the discussion.
The show wrapped with fan responses to the Jedi chestburster debate and the latest Top 5 Star Wars fan art picks, featuring another round of outstanding community submissions.
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This week’s show opened with Matt solo on the mic, handling Ask Me Anything duties with style. Fans hit him with some fun ones—like sharing his best dad jokes and giving his take on Aaron Rodgers’ first game as a Pittsburgh Steeler. Naturally, it got weird.
Matt also discussed breaking news from the galaxy. Thanks to Sigourney Weaver, it’s now confirmed that Pedro Pascal will appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu movie. He also reacted to Tony Gilroy’s comments about Lucasfilm “letting its freak flag fly” on upcoming projects, which could mean some wild Star Wars stories are on the way.
Nick then joined the show to break down Episode 6 of Alien Earth, “The Fly.” Both hosts enjoyed the episode, especially its tension and visuals, but they still have questions about where the story is headed before the finale.
For this week’s crossover segment, they debated the outcome of a wild galactic matchup: Yuuzhan Vong vs a Xenomorph hive. Who wins, and how ugly does it get?
The show closed with fan responses to the Question of the Week and the newest Top 5 Star Wars fan artist showcase, highlighting another amazing round of toy photography and digital art.
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This week’s episode opened with Matt holding things down solo, answering Ask Me Anything questions from the community. One standout: Would he still want to explore space after watching Alien: Earth? His answer revealed both caution and curiosity—and maybe a bit of trauma.
Matt also shared a quick review of Caught Stealing, calling it a solid, gritty crime drama worth checking out. Then came the big reveal: brand-new stills from The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, followed by discussion of the now-confirmed Starfighter film from Shawn Levy. The cast is official, and the hype is real.
Nick joined in to break down Episode 5 of Alien Earth, an episode they both loved for its clear homages to Ridley Scott’s original Alien and how it finally tied together some early premiere mysteries.
Then came a galactic-scale debate: Could stormtroopers contain a Xenomorph outbreak on the Death Star? Let’s just say opinions were split and chaos ensued.
The episode wrapped with fan answers to the Question of the Week and the latest Top 5 Star Wars fan artist spotlights, featuring more incredible toy photography and digital art from the community.
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This week’s episode kicked off with Matt flying solo, tackling some Ask Me Anything questions from the community. One of the highlights? A classic “what if” scenario—who would survive longer against a Xenomorph on a ship, Chewbacca or Boba Fett? Matt weighed in, and the logic may surprise you.
Nick jumped in shortly after and the duo broke down Episode 4 of Alien Earth. The focus this time was on Wendy’s strange connection to the Xenomorphs, including what might be some kind of communication or psychic link. There’s a lot to unpack with her character and the implications are huge.
The crossover segment took things further by asking: What would the Galactic Empire do if they discovered a hybrid like Wendy? Would they weaponize her, study her, or destroy her? The theories got wild.
As always, the episode closed with fan responses to the crossover prompt and a new batch of Top 5 Star Wars fan art features, showcasing some truly awesome work from the community.
Whether you’re here for lore, speculation, or chaos, this episode had a bit of everything.
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This week’s episode was a solo run as Nick took some much-needed vacation time, but Matt kept the show rolling. He kicked things off with Ask Me Anything, answering questions from the community—including one wild fan theory about how Ahsoka might eventually die. Speculation was intense, and the possibilities were darker than you’d think.
Matt followed that up with a quick review of Nobody 2, which he found surprisingly fun. Sure, Bob Odenkirk as a John Wick–style assassin still feels a little absurd, but that’s half the charm.
Then it was time to break down Episode 3 of Alien: Earth. Matt dug into the episode’s pacing, standout moments, and intriguing fan theories—like Wendy’s possible connection to the Xenomorphs and how Kirsh is starting to feel more and more like David from Prometheus.
Next came a Star Wars crossover discussion: What would Palpatine do if he found a Xenomorph hive? Matt explored the dark potential of that twisted combination and read some amazing fan responses to the same question.
The show wrapped up with the latest Top 5 Star Wars fan artists, featuring some incredible toy photography that you won’t want to miss.
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This week’s episode delivered big ideas, horror vibes, and a creature crossover that no one asked for—but everyone needed. We kicked things off with Ask Us Anything, featuring a standout question: who would we want to direct a Star Wars movie, and during what timeline? Matt and Nick had very different picks with totally opposite directing styles, which led to a great debate.
Matt then reviewed the new horror film Weapons from Zack Cregger. He found it to be well-made and tense, though maybe a bit overhyped compared to the buzz from fans and critics.
Next came our deep dive into the first two episodes of Alien Earth (Neverland and Mr. October). We were impressed with the tone, storytelling, and pacing. However, we also called out a few continuity issues when compared to Prometheusand Alien: Covenant.
Things got chaotic when we entered crossover territory, pairing Star Wars creatures like the Rancor and Acklay against Xenomorphs. Could Force users tame them? Which galaxy has deadlier predators?
We wrapped with fan creature matchups and the latest Top 5 Star Wars fan art picks of the week. This one had it all.
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This week’s episode opens with a twist—literally. We kicked things off with Ask Us Anything, where a fan asked which non–Star Wars movie had the biggest plot twist. Let’s just say Matt and Nick had very different answers, both pulling from late ’90s cinematic curveballs that still hit hard today.
Matt then reviewed the new Fantastic Four reboot and called it a worthwhile, visually solid entry. However, it’s missing that deeper connective tissue to the larger MCU, which left him wanting more.
The centerpiece of the episode was our Top 16 Most Shocking Star Wars Plot Twists. From I am your father to hidden Sith identities and surprise deaths, we broke down the moments that made jaws drop across trilogies and timelines.
We closed out the show with fan-submitted plot twists that left lasting impressions, plus a brand-new Top 5 Star Wars fan artists spotlight for the week.
If you’re a fan of galaxy-shaking reveals and deep Star Wars lore, this one’s packed with surprises.
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This week’s episode kicks off with some great Ask Us Anything questions—including our favorite Star Wars quotes and which ones we think are completely overused. (Looking at you, “MTFBWY”)
Matt then reviewed the new 2025 version of I Know What You Did Last Summer. It’s decent, but didn’t quite live up to the original. Both Matt and Nick also shared their early thoughts on the new Switch 2 game Donkey Kong Bananza, and so far they’re both loving the gameplay, design, and retro vibe.
We also gave a shoutout to Matt’s latest character deep dive on Tulak Hord, one of the darkest Sith Lords in Legendshistory. Definitely check it out if you’re into ancient Sith lore.
The main topic was Part 2 of our “Most Forgettable Star Wars Characters” series, focusing on the Disney era—including movies, live-action shows, and animation. We ended the episode with fan-submitted forgettable characters and our latest round of standout Star Wars toy photography artists.
If you like lore, laughs, and laser-focused opinions, this one’s a must-listen.
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