Darth Plagueis’ Age Explained: How Old He Was and How Old He Is in ‘The Acolyte’

The recent finale of ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ featured two significant cameos: Darth Plagueis and Master Yoda. Headland had hinted at the appearance of another Sith Lord in previous weeks, sparking speculation among fans. Even though many hoped for Darth Plagueis, the reveal still came as a surprise.

As ‘The Acolyte’ is now part of Disney’s official canon, fans are eager to determine Darth Plagueis’s age during the series and how Darth Tenebrous fits into the narrative.

‘The Acolyte’ is set approximately 100 years before ‘The Phantom Menace,’ specifically in 132 BBY. While Darth Plagueis’ age isn’t directly mentioned in live-action, the book ‘Star Wars: Darth Plagueis’ by James Luceno suggests Darth Tenebrous arranged for Plagueis’ birth between 147 and 120 BBY. If we consider 147 BBY as his birth year based on this source, he would be around 15 years old or younger during the events of ‘The Acolyte.’

However, it’s important to note that the creature seen in the cave doesn’t resemble a teenager, suggesting this information should not be considered canon until confirmed by Lucasfilm or ‘The Acolyte’ showrunner.

Regarding Darth Plagueis’ age at death, the exact year isn’t specified, but it’s believed he was killed by Palpatine before 32 BBY. Using this reference and information from the book, it’s estimated that Darth Plagueis was approximately 115 years old or younger when he died.

This timeline appears somewhat plausible, especially given that Muuns typically live over a century. However, it’s crucial to emphasize once again that most of this information remains unverified within the current canon, awaiting confirmation from Lucasfilm or Leslye Headland.

If these age estimates are accurate, it would place Darth Tenebrous as an active Sith Lord during the era of ‘The Acolyte,’ still mentoring the young Plagueis who would eventually succeed him.

Headland has indicated she has a plan to intertwine the events of ‘The Acolyte’ with Plagueis and Palpatine, although she described it as complex and intricate.

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