Maul Shadow Lord Premieres on Disney+ April 6, 2026

Lucasfilm's highly anticipated animated series "Maul Shadow Lord" premieres on Disney+ on April 6, 2026, offering fans a deeper exploration of Darth Maul's shadowy exploits in the years following the Clone Wars. The show, created by Dave Filoni, picks up shortly after Order 66, as the former Sith apprentice seeks to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a remote planet beyond the Empire's reach while pursuing revenge against his enemies.

Set between the events of "Revenge of the Sith" and "A New Hope," the 10-episode series follows Maul, voiced by Sam Witwer, as he encounters a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan named Devon Izara, played by Gideon Adlon. This potential apprentice aids Maul in his efforts to consolidate power in the galaxy's underworld and challenge the rising Imperial forces. The narrative bridges gaps in Maul's canon history, depicting his transition from a defeated warrior to a influential crime lord, as seen later in "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

The series releases in pairs of episodes weekly, with the first two dropping on April 6 and the finale airing on May 4, 2026, coinciding with Star Wars Day. Executive producers include Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt...