A New Trailer for Star Wars Maul: Shadow Lord Unleashes the Dark Side
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In the shadow of the Empire, Maul remains devoted to the darkness in the all-new poster and trailer for Star Wars Maul: Shadow Lord.
Look out, Force fans, because Lucasfilm just dropped an awesome new trailer for Star Wars Maul: Shadow Lord. The jaw-dropping new animated series is emerging from the dark side and onto Disney+ on April 6th. But today, to ensure we are all suitably excited, the studio has revealed a new look at the series, showcasing the birth of the “Age of Maul.” From the Lucasfilm Ltd emblem skewered on a laser sword to the fiery Maul – Shadow Lord logo, the trailer promises Imperial Inquisitors like The Crow (Eleventh Brother) and Marrok on the prowl, plus epic battles as the iconic villain Maul encounters the long arm of the law on Janix. Sounds pretty badass, right?
Well, you’ve come to the right place for some badass Star Wars awesomeness. So, reach for your lightsabers and hit play on the trailer below.
THE SERIES
Beginning with a two-episode premiere on Disney+ April 6, 2026, and two episodes each week leading to a finale on Star Wars Day, May the 4th, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord presents fans with a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may just be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
Created by Dave Filoni, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. The series is developed by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. Brad Rau is supervising director. The executive producers are Dave Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Matt Michnovetz, Brad Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes. Alex Spotswood is the co-executive producer.
CAST & CREW
The cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, recent Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots, Dennis Haysbert as Master Eeko-Dio Daki, Chris Diamantopoulos as Looti Vario, Charlie Bushnell as Rylee Lawson, Vanessa Marshall as Rook Kast, David W. Collins as Spybot, A.J. LoCascio as Marrok, and Steve Blum as Icarus.
NEW POSTER
If the new trailer isn’t enough to have you igniting your lightsaber, Lucasfilm also dropped a brand new poster for the series.
In the latest poster art, the scowling visage of Maul is lit by an artistically ignited red lightsaber, encircled by Jedi Padawan Devon Izara, Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Daki, the Mandalorian warrior Rook Kast, Zabrak brothers Icarus and Scorn, and the scheming scoundrel Looti Vario. Hovering near the dark side warrior’s hilt, we find police detective Captain Brander Lawson, his droid partner Two-Boots, and Lawson’s son Rylee. With a Star Destroyer looming overhead, prepare to enter the world of Janix in the early years of Emperor Palpatine’s reign.
Check out the gloriously atmospheric new one-sheet below.
RELEASE
What a phenomenal new trailer. The series features stylized animation emblematic of the gritty new cityscape locale of Janix, combined with old-school filmmaking methods to capture painterly brushstrokes on glass and other physical elements. The combination makes the series a gloriously atmospheric extravaganza that is a shoo-in to land with Star Wars everywhere.
With 10 episodes arriving over five weeks, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord begins with a two-episode premiere on Disney+ on April 6, 2026, followed by two episodes each week, culminating in a finale on Star Wars Day, May the 4th.
Are you excited about the return of Sam Witwer as Maul? What are you hoping to see in the show? Drop a comment below and join the conversation.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
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