The trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is out, and it gives fans a clear sense of what the series plans to explore.
Set shortly after Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the show follows Maul during the early years of the Galactic Empire. The trailer places him outside Imperial command, moving through a galaxy that has changed fast and violently since Order 66. Rather than focusing on Sith hierarchy, the story centers on survival, influence, and control of the criminal underworld.
The footage shows Maul navigating familiar territory from earlier animated series while also entering new corners of the galaxy shaped by syndicates, fugitives, and Imperial pressure. Several moments point to Force-sensitive survivors of the Jedi purge, suggesting that Maul’s path will cross others who are hiding, running, or fighting back in quieter ways.
Sam Witwer returns as Maul, continuing a role he has voiced for more than a decade across animated projects. His presence ties the series directly to The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, where Maul’s story last left off.
The trailer presents Maul not as a hero or a loyal servant of the Empire, but as a character striving to find his place in a galaxy that has moved on without him. This perspective highlights a growing interest in stories that explore the lives of characters who exist on the fringes of power, offering a fresh take between the major films.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ in 2026. The trailer marks the first step in bringing one of Star Wars’ most enduring figures back to the screen, this time on his own terms.
