Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere
Dave Filoni has confirmed that Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord will return for a second season, even before the animated series premieres on Disney+ on April 6, 2026. The show follows Maul as he rebuilds his criminal empire and crosses paths with a young Jedi Padawan.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord has been renewed for a second season before its first episode even airs. Dave Filoni, Lucasfilm's President and Chief Creative Officer, made the announcement ahead of the series' two-episode premiere on Disney+ this Monday, signaling enormous confidence in the animated show from Lucasfilm Animation.
What Is Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord About?
The series presents a pulpy adventure set during the Imperial era, following Maul as he plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may be the apprentice he's been seeking to aid his relentless pursuit of revenge.
Maul has been one of the most compelling villains in the Star Wars saga ever since his debut in The Phantom Menace, and his expanded story through The Clone Wars and Rebels turned him into a fan favorite. Shadow Lord represents the next chapter for the character, giving him his own starring vehicle for the first time.
Key Details
- Premiere: April 6, 2026, at 12 a.m. PT on Disney+
- Format: Two new episodes premiering weekly
- Created by: Dave Filoni
- Season 2: Confirmed, currently in production at Lucasfilm Animation
The Star-Studded Voice Cast
The series boasts an impressive ensemble. Sam Witwer reprises his iconic role as Maul, having voiced the character across The Clone Wars and Rebels. Joining him is Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, the young Jedi Padawan at the heart of the story.
The supporting cast includes 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.
The Creative Team Behind the Series
Created by Dave Filoni, the series is based on Star Wars and characters created by George Lucas. Filoni developed the show alongside Matt Michnovetz, with Brad Rau serving as supervising director. Executive producers include Filoni, Athena Yvette Portillo, Michnovetz, Rau, Carrie Beck, and Josh Rimes, with Alex Spotswood as co-executive producer.
What This Means for Star Wars Fans
An early Season 2 renewal is a strong vote of confidence from Lucasfilm and Disney. For fans who've followed Maul's arc from silent Sith apprentice to complex antihero across multiple animated series, Shadow Lord promises to be the definitive deep dive into the character. The premiere drops this Monday with two episodes, followed by weekly releases on Disney+. If you've been waiting for Maul to finally get his spotlight, the age of Maul begins now.