Disney+ has announced that it will be premiering "Darth Maul's standalone series, 'Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord,' exclusively on its platform starting April 6, 2026. This new animated spin-off is based on a teaser trailer released by Lucasfilm and marks the latest iteration of the beloved Sith Lord.
As reported by Disney, "Maul - Shadow Lord" will follow Darth Maul's journey to rebuild his notorious syndicate in a secluded location untouched by Imperial control. He comes into contact with an disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who becomes his potential apprentice and aid in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
The 10-episode series, created by Dave Filoni, the mastermind behind "The Clone Wars," is set to premiere on April 6, with two episodes released at launch. The remaining eight episodes will be released weekly through May 6. This new venture falls under Filoni's tenure as President and Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting a direction for the Star Wars franchise since Disney and Lucasfilm concluded their sequel trilogy in 2019. In recent years, the studio has struggled to establish consistency with new projects, TV shows getting canceled, or delayed releases. However, "Maul - Shadow Lord" might finally provide some much-needed momentum.
Notably, two other Star Wars series are set for release this year. Disney+ will premiere "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on May 22, 2026, followed by the Shawn Levy-directed film "Star Wars: Starfighter," which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2027, marking the first new Star Wars movie after a seven-year gap.
As reported by Disney, "Maul - Shadow Lord" will follow Darth Maul's journey to rebuild his notorious syndicate in a secluded location untouched by Imperial control. He comes into contact with an disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who becomes his potential apprentice and aid in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
The 10-episode series, created by Dave Filoni, the mastermind behind "The Clone Wars," is set to premiere on April 6, with two episodes released at launch. The remaining eight episodes will be released weekly through May 6. This new venture falls under Filoni's tenure as President and Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm.
Fans have been eagerly awaiting a direction for the Star Wars franchise since Disney and Lucasfilm concluded their sequel trilogy in 2019. In recent years, the studio has struggled to establish consistency with new projects, TV shows getting canceled, or delayed releases. However, "Maul - Shadow Lord" might finally provide some much-needed momentum.
Notably, two other Star Wars series are set for release this year. Disney+ will premiere "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on May 22, 2026, followed by the Shawn Levy-directed film "Star Wars: Starfighter," which is scheduled to hit theaters in 2027, marking the first new Star Wars movie after a seven-year gap.
and I'm SO hyped!! Been waiting for more content about him since the Clone Wars ended 
. I mean, it's been ages since we've seen him in action... I love how it's Dave Filoni behind the creation, he did an amazing job with The Clone Wars 
. Hopefully this one will bring some consistency to the franchise, I'm tired of waiting for new content 
. Two more Star Wars series coming out this year? That's a lot of promise! 
Can't wait to see Maul in action again and where Grogu is going next 
I'm low-key hyped for this new Darth Maul series 
, but let's be real, we've had too many cancelled shows and delays already 
. Can't they just stick to a release schedule for once? 
On the bright side, it's great that Dave Filoni is involved, he knows what makes Star Wars tick 
. The idea of Darth Maul rebuilding his syndicate and finding a new apprentice sounds interesting 
, but we'll see how it all plays out 
. At least this one has a decent release plan - 10 episodes in the first few months isn't too crazy to ask for 
. Fingers crossed it brings some consistency to the franchise 
. The fact that they're releasing two episodes at launch and then one a week for the next eight weeks keeps things fresh and exciting - no more long waits between installments! 
. But seriously, another animated series? Can't we just have a break from it already? I mean, I know some fans are stoked about "Maul - Shadow Lord" and all, but I think Lucasfilm is trying too hard to revitalize the franchise after that whole sequel trilogy debacle 
. Don't get me wrong, Dave Filoni is a talented creator, but can't he come up with something new? And why now, though? The Mandalorian and Grogu is still pretty popular, so I'm not sure how "Maul - Shadow Lord" fits into the overall Star Wars picture 
. Not to mention, Shawn Levy's film is a ways off... what's up with that 
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I'm super hyped for this new "Maul - Shadow Lord" series!!! 
. The idea of him rebuilding his syndicate and searching for revenge is super intriguing. And having a young Jedi Padawan as an apprentice is a great twist! Dave Filoni is like a mastermind when it comes to Star Wars projects, so I'm hyped to see what he's come up with this time 
. It's about time we got more of Maul's story! 
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. I'm curious to see how they'll handle the whole "Maul - Shadow Lord" thing, but if it's not up to par, we're gonna have another disappointment on our hands 
it's about time we get more info on that guy... like who was his master? What made him so obsessed with Obi-Wan? 
I'm already counting down the days until April 6th 
i love that he's gonna have a young jedi padawan as an apprentice, it'll be interesting to see how their dynamic plays out 
I'm low-key hyped for this new series! It's been ages since we've seen Darth Maul on screen, and it sounds like he's got some juicy plotlines cooking. A young Jedi Padawan as his apprentice? That's gotta be interesting. And Dave Filoni is at the helm, so you know it's gonna be good. I'm curious to see how they're gonna balance Maul's character with the new cast of characters... might just make my day when it drops on April 6