The Sith rises again as Lucasfilm and Disney+ unveil the full trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an upcoming animated series set to stream worldwide starting April 6, 2026. The series promises a dark, action-packed story that follows Darth Maul in a gritty post-Clone Wars universe, rebuilding his criminal empire and hunting down vengeance across the galaxy.
Maul – Shadow Lord picks up after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, exploring Maul’s efforts to establish a new criminal syndicate on the remote planet Janix, untouched by the Empire. Amid this pursuit of power, he encounters a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may become the apprentice he has been seeking. The series promises high-stakes battles, morally gray decisions, and the ruthless intensity fans expect from the iconic Sith Lord.
The voice cast brings together returning and new talent, with Sam Witwer reprising his role as Maul, alongside Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, and Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots. The casting adds depth and nuance to the series’ characters while staying true to the franchise’s legacy.
Visually, the series takes a unique approach to animation, combining stylized digital techniques with old-school filmmaking methods such as painterly brushstrokes on glass and other physical elements. The resulting aesthetic captures the dark, urbanized landscapes of Janix while retaining a handcrafted, cinematic feel reminiscent of classic Star Wars storytelling.
Created by Dave Filoni and written by Matt Michnovetz based on characters by George Lucas, the series is supervised by Brad Rau and promises a thrilling expansion of the Star Wars universe. Fans can look forward to a dark, pulpy adventure where empires can be shattered and chains can be broken.
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