Coming to Disney+ in 2026: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, New Animated Series. Star Wars Celebration is ongoing, and Day 1 is officially in the books. With some major news coming out of Japan on Day 1, new Mandalorian and Grogu title artwork, and a new outfit for Pedro Pascal. Plus, the first major announcement of Star Wars Celebration is a brand new Star Wars movie coming in 2027 – Star Wars: Starfighter. Followed by Lucasfilm announcing a new animated series: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, coming in 2026.
After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.
During the 20th anniversary Lucasfilm Animation panel at Star Wars Celebration Japan, surprise guest Sam Witwer took the stage to reveal his return to the galaxy as the star of the next animated series — Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. Witwer first portrayed Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, later reprising the role in Star Wars Rebels. In a new series set after the events of the final season of The Clone Wars, Maul rises again to lead the underworld factions.
Fans attending the panel in person got an early look at the series’ new animation style with an in-room-only sizzle. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is currently in production and will debut on Disney+ in 2026.
Coming to Disney+ in 2026: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, New Animated Series
