With last night’s Oscars ceremony in the books, we can begin focusing on 2026 and all the wonders it has to offer. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’re likely looking forward to Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, the latest animated series to expand the Star Wars Universe with over-the-top action, intriguing lore, and new characters. Today, Disney+ debuted a trailer for the all-new animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, premiering on the mouse-eared streaming service on April 6, 2026.
Two episodes will premiere each week, with the final two airing on the ultimate Star Wars holiday, May the 4th. Set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit of revenge.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord will see Maul “plot to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan, who could be the apprentice he is seeking, that will aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.”
Feeling the Force
Okay, this is the trailer I’ve been waiting for! Previously, I wasn’t “feeling the force” for Maul – Shadow Lord, but today’s trailer genuinely has me excited for the upcoming animated series. The new trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord comes packed with non-stop action and intrigue, with Darth Maul given much more depth than I’ve seen in other Star Wars fare. Typically, I don’t care for the Clone Wars design, but there’s something about the lighting and flow of movement that’s working for me here. I also like the idea of Darth Maul going after the Empire, being neither a friend nor foe to those who wish to change the future’s fate.
Who are the creative forces behind Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord?
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord was created by Dave Filoni, based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz developed the series. Brad Rau is the supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer. The voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Oscar nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio-Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David C. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.
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