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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Unveils First Trailer, Set for Disney+ Release Date

by Jonathan Dubinski

Key Takeaways

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  • Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord is an upcoming animated series focused on the character Darth Maul, continuing his story after his defeat in The Phantom Menace and beyond The Clone Wars.
  • Set on the planet Janix, the series follows Maul as he establishes a criminal empire, even challenging the power of the Empire itself.
  • The trailer indicates a darker, more serious tone with a mix of action-packed underworld conflicts and Mauls personal struggles.
  • Renowned voice actors Sam Witwer (as Maul), Gideon Adlon (as Devon Izara, a Jedi Padawan), and Wagner Moura (as Captain Brander Lawson) join the cast. The animation style retains the familiar Clone Wars aesthetic with refinements to reflect a more mature tone.

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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord: A Darker Empire on Janix (Disney+)

Lucasfilm has released the first official trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an animated series centered on Darth Maul. The trailer showcases Maul’s evolution from a Phantom Menace villain to a hardened figure seeking power after his defeat. Set after The Clone Wars, the series follows Maul as he establishes his criminal empire on Janix, a planet that even the Empire struggles to control. The trailer suggests a darker, more serious tone, balancing action-packed underworld conflicts with Maul’s personal struggles. To bring this story to life, Sam Witwer reprises his role as the voice of Maul, a role he previously held in The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Gideon Adlon joins the cast as Devon Izara, a Jedi Padawan, and Wagner Moura voices Captain Brander Lawson. The animation style retains the familiar Clone Wars aesthetic, refined to reflect a more mature tone.

In Case You Missed It

As we wind down our chat about the latest happenings in Hollywood, we’ve got some fantastic news that’s sure to get Star Wars fans thrilled. Hot on the heels of his Oscar nomination for “The Secret Agent,” Brazilian actor Wagner Moura has just inked a deal to join the cast of the eagerly awaited animated series “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.” Slated to debut on April 6th, this fresh chapter in the Star Wars saga follows the relentless pursuit of vengeance by Maul, with Moura stepping into the shoes of Captain Brander Lawson, a dogged detective who’s got a loyal droid partner named Two-boots by his side. Head over to Bruno Pferd’s recent post, “After Oscar Nomination, Wagner Moura Joins ‘Star Wars’ Cast” After Oscar Nomination, Wagner Moura Joins ‘Star Wars’ Cast to dive into all the details.

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Specification
Official NameStar Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
Brief SummaryAfter the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.
ReleasedApril 6, 2026
GenreAnimation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Production CompaniesLucasfilm Ltd., Lucasfilm Animation
Countries of OriginUS
ActorsSam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, Wagner Moura, Richard Ayoade
Number of episodes10
Number of seasons1

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