Lucasfilm Releases Trailer for Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord

Lucasfilm has released the official trailer for "Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord," an upcoming animated series that follows the villainous Darth Maul as he seeks revenge against his former master in the early days of the Galactic Empire. The show premieres on Disney+ on April 6, 2026, with the first two episodes available immediately, followed by weekly installments through May 4.

Set in the period between "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars: Rebels," the series depicts Maul rebuilding his criminal syndicate on the planet Janix, a bustling city untouched by Imperial control and described by executive producer Matt Michnovetz as a blend of Gotham and Metropolis, complete with layers of democracy, law enforcement and underground crime networks. After surviving his defeat by Emperor Palpatine at the end of the Clone Wars, Maul goes on the run, striking against the criminal underworld while evading Imperial Inquisitors, including the First Brother. Driven by a Force vision, he confronts these hunters and recruits a new Twi'lek apprentice, the disillusioned Jedi Padawan Devon Izara, to aid his quest for vengeance.

The story explores Maul's unlikely alliances, including potential...