MAUL: SHADOW LORD REVEALED AT STAR WARS CELEBRATION

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord is an exciting new animated series announced at Star Wars Celebration 2025, set to premiere on Disney+ in 2026. The series brings back fan-favorite villain Darth Maul, voiced once again by Sam Witwer, known for his roles in Star Wars Rebels and The Clone Wars. The storyline takes place after The Clone Wars finale, with Maul attempting to rebuild his criminal empire on a remote planet not impacted by the Empire. The recently revealed footage at the event showcases a darker, grittier atmosphere, featuring intense action scenes where Maul breaks a force-sensitive Twi'lek out of prison and displays his fierce combat skills with a double-ended lightsaber.

Fans can look forward to a dark and gritty narrative that explores Darth Maul's efforts to regain power, complete with intense action and compelling character development.

Darth Maul is a significant character in the Star Wars franchise, originally introduced in The Phantom Menace. His popularity soared through the animated series, where he was further developed as a complex antagonist with a rich backstory. The upcoming Shadow Lord series aims to continue this legacy, expanding on Maul’s character after his last appearance, and providing deeper insight into the Star Wars underworld.