Star Wars is turning up the heat with the first official trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an animated series that brings one of the franchise’s most iconic Sith figures back into the spotlight. Announced by Lucasfilm and dropping on Disney+ this April, the show dives deep into Maul’s underworld rise after the fall of the Republic.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord

Aspect	Details
Title	Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
Platform	Disney+ (Global)
Genre	Animated Sci-Fi / Action
Premiere Date	April 6, 2026
Episode Count	10 episodes (weekly drops)
Creators	Lucasfilm Animation (Dave Filoni & team)
Setting	After Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Lead Voice	Sam Witwer as Maul
Distribution Window	April 6 — May the 4th (Star Wars Day)
Universe Canon	Star Wars official canon

🧠 What Maul – Shadow Lord Is About

The series picks up roughly a year after the end of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, following Maul (formerly Darth Maul) as he tries to rebuild his criminal empire — and trains a new apprentice — under the ever-watchful eye of the Empire.

Disney+ will premiere the first two episodes on April 6, 2026, with two new episodes each week leading up to the finale on Star Wars Day (May 4) — making this a tightly paced, serialized adventure.

This gritty narrative explores Maul’s struggle to regain power and meaning after Order 66, promising deeper character drama and intense action for fans of Star Wars lore and animated storytelling.

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🔥 What the Trailer Reveals

The recently released trailer showcases:

A darker, crime-filled world on the planet Janix, and a narrative rooted in organized underworld conflict.
Maul wielding his dual lightsabers with ferocity, hinting at visceral action sequences ahead.
New characters — including a disillusioned Jedi Padawan who may become Maul’s latest apprentice.
A visual storytelling tone that blends animation influences with gritty cityscapes previously unseen in Star Wars animated shows.

The series also retains classic Star Wars themes: revenge, power struggles, and the legacy of a fallen Sith lord.

🌟 Key Cast & Creative Team

Sam Witwer voices Maul — reprising his role from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels.
Gideon Adlon joins as Devon Izara, a Force-sensitive recruit with a mysterious connection to Maul’s plans.
Wagner Moura and Richard Ayoade bring depth to supporting roles, adding fresh energy to the cast.
The series is led creatively by Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm’s President and Chief Creative Officer.

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❓FAQs

**Q1: When does Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord premiere on Disney+?**

The animated series premieres with two episodes on April 6, 2026, followed by weekly drops through May 4 — Star Wars Day.

Q2: How many episodes will the series have?

Maul – Shadow Lord will consist of 10 episodes across five weeks of releases.

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