Phil Roberts 
Great news, Star Wars fans, because Dave Filoni has officially renewed Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord for another season.
This will be a day long remembered. Ahead of its debut on Disney+ on 6th April, Dave Filoni has announced that Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has been officially renewed for a second season. Although the series is yet to premiere on the streamer, Lucasfilm President & Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni has handed Maul the green light to continue his quest for revenge. Read on for the official word from the official Star Wars website.
MAUL RENEWED
Ahead of the series premiere, creator and executive producer Dave Filoni has announced the continuation of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with confirmation of Season 2 in the works from Lucasfilm Animation. Season 1 debuts on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
RELEASE
We were lucky enough to have an early look at the series, and although we cannot share our reactions or our reviews for now, fans have tons to look forward to. So, we are delighted to see the series renewed for another season. The show is littered with fantastic new characters, as well as the returning former Sith, and there are tons to immerse ourselves in. So, strap in and get ready for a rollercoaster ride this Easter Monday. However, if you’re still craving your Star Wars fix, check out the first character posters from the series here.
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.
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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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