New Animated Series ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ announced
A surprise announcement was made at Star Wars Celebration Japan for a new animated series focusing on the former Sith Lord Maul
Apr 18, 2025
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The Lucasfilm Animation 20th Anniversary panel featured Sam Witwer and announced a new animated series Maul: Shadow Lord
Key Takeaways:
The show focuses on Maul between the events of The Clone Wars and Rebels rising to lead underworld factions.
Sam Witwer reprises his role as Maul.
The show is currently in production and will debut on Disney+ in 2026.
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The Big Picture:
A sizzle reel showcasing the new show was shown to in-person attendees, which we anticipate will receive a wide release closer to the shows premiere.
The animation panel also premiered the first full episode of Tales of the Underworld, featuring Asajj Ventress.
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