So far, canon information regarding the life and death of Darth Tenebrous is all but nonexistent. According to “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary” by Pablo Hidalgo, Tenebrous’ memory is maintained by the Sith Eternal cultists who live on the planet Exegol. Unsurprisingly, his name is used within the faction’s military, which is overseen by none other than Emperor Palpatine. The 26th Legion of the Sith Eternal army is referred to as the Tenebrous Legion and takes part in the Battle of Exegol against the Resistance. So far, this is all the current “Star Wars” canon has to say about Tenebrous, but this could soon change.
On its way to Disney+ is “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” which follows a group of Jedi as they try to unravel a dark mystery that seems to trace back to the Sith. The series is set roughly 100 years before the events of “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” meaning that Tenebrous could be active in the galaxy at that point. Darth Plagueis could even be by his side, plotting to overthrow his master and take the galaxy by force. Lucasfilm has been tight-lipped regarding the true villain of “The Acolyte” as well (even though the trailer teases why the Jedi are the main villains of the franchise, not the Sith), making it seem as though the reveal could be something grand — like Tenebrous’ live-action debut.
The first two episodes of “The Acolyte” premiere on June 4, so “Star Wars” fans don’t have long to find out if Darth Tenebrous is involved, or if the wait will continue for him to get a proper canon spotlight.
