If you were a fan of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, then the character of Darth Maul must have left a lasting impression on you. The sinister Sith Lord with his red and black face, yellow eyes, and double-bladed lightsaber was a force to be reckoned with. Despite his brief appearance in the film, Maul has made a comeback in the Star Wars universe, appearing in various Disney productions over the years.
Now, Darth Maul is getting his own animated series titled “Maul: Shadow Lord,” set to premiere on streaming platforms this spring. The series serves as a bridge between “The Clone Wars” and “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” following Maul’s journey to rebuild his criminal syndicate on the planet Janix.
For those unfamiliar with Darth Maul, he first appeared in The Phantom Menace as a Zabrak warrior trained by Darth Sidious to become a Sith Lord. Known for his acrobatic fighting style and red double-bladed lightsaber, Maul met his match in Obi-Wan Kenobi, who defeated him on Naboo.
Despite his apparent demise, Maul returned in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, where he survived his encounter with Obi-Wan and sought revenge. He also made an appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story as the mastermind behind the crime syndicate Crimson Dawn.
The new series, Maul: Shadow Lord, is set to premiere on Disney+ on April 6, 2026. The plot will explore Maul’s attempts to rebuild his criminal empire on the planet Janix, a city built into a crater untouched by the Empire. The series promises to delve into the criminal underworld of Star Wars, offering a rich and layered narrative.
The cast of Maul: Shadow Lord includes Sam Witwer reprising his role as Maul, alongside new additions like Gideon Adlon as Maul’s Twi’lek apprentice Devon Izara, Wagner Moura as detective Captain Brander Lawson, and Richard Ayoade as the droid 2B0T “Two-Boots.” With a talented cast and an intriguing plot, Maul: Shadow Lord is sure to be a must-watch for Star Wars fans.
Overall, the return of Darth Maul in his own series is an exciting development for Star Wars enthusiasts. With its unique storyline, compelling characters, and action-packed scenes, Maul: Shadow Lord promises to be a thrilling addition to the Star Wars universe.
