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Lucasfilm Debuts First Look at Maul – Shadow Lord

The image showcases a darker animation style for the series that will explore Maul’s ascent to head of the Crimson Dawn before its 2026 Disney+ launch.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord

Overview

  • The series will trace Darth Maul’s transformation from a fallen Sith apprentice to the leader of the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate.
  • The released image features Maul wielding his signature double-bladed lightsaber in a shadow-driven animation style.
  • Dave Filoni serves as the creator, with Matt Michnovetz as head writer and Sam Witwer reprising the role of Maul.
  • Lucasfilm Animation has begun production on the show, with the series scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2026.
  • The spin-off builds on Maul’s narrative threads from The Clone Wars and Rebels, deepening the franchise’s underworld mythology.