The Star Wars universe is finally expanding with a new installment. It is titled Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, which releases on April 6, 2026. The animated series has been in development since April 2025, and a trailer was finally released on January 23, 2026 (ET), giving a glimpse of the upcoming show to the die-hard fans of the franchise. For the unversed, this is not the only animated show of the universe so far. It started with the ABC show, Droids, in 1986, and a new entry after Young Jedi Adventures, which ended in December 2025.
Lucasfilm Animation is still involved with the series, like every other installment. It will serve as a follow-up to Star Wars: The Clone Wars. ‘Maul’ is going to be the lead character this time, bringing a new adventure for the audience. The animation style is also different for the latest entry, as revealed by Lucasfilm Vice President and Executive Producer, Athena Portillo, who praised the work done by Joel Aron, who is handling the cinematography, along with the lighting and VFX. Let’s go ahead and check what is in store for the Star Wars fans in the new series.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord episodes to release every week
