See the First Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Trailer

This article covers the release of the first official Maul – Shadow Lord trailer from Star Wars and Lucasfilm.

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Wanted across the galaxy

After dropping a teaser yesterday, Star Wars™ and Lucasfilm have shared the first official trailer for Maul – Shadow Lord™. Watch it here or on Star Wars‘ official YouTube channel. Then, join us below for a trailer breakdown. Plus, learn more about the series and how it ties to the wider Star Wars universe.

What is Maul – Shadow Lord about?

Times have changed. The newest Disney+ original series follows the villain once known as Darth Maul. Disillusioned with the Sith after his experiences in the Clone Wars, Maul seeks to rebuild his criminal syndicate Crimson Dawn away from the prying eyes and plots of the Empire and Darth Sidious.

The trailer shows various Imperial agents in pursuit of Maul. Meanwhile, Maul makes systematic attacks against them. The former Sith Lord also appears to have taken on an Apprentice, or at least mentee, of some sort. The young Twi’lek Jedi is similarly fleeing from Order 66/the Jedi Purge, which Maul narrowly escaped with Ahsoka Tano’s help in The Clone Wars™ season 7.

Who is in Maul – Shadow Lord?

Actor Sam Witwer reprises his role as the voice of Maul. Additionally, First Brother Marrok returns as a Jedi hunter. Interestingly, Marrok is long-dead and was reanimated by Nightsister magic. No matter how hard Maul tries to escape his Dathomirian roots, it seems they follow him across the galaxy.

Another mysterious Inquisitor appears in the trailer. This masked mystery man comes from Tales of the Jedi™. As for the other characters, we’ll have to wait for the series to reveal their identities and motivations. But among the newcomers, we’ve seen Imperial and Rebel officials, an amphibious Force-wielding vagrant, stormtroopers, the Pyke Syndicate, and other underworld/crimeworld denizens. And while there’s no confirmation, it seems a certain Mandalorian — Sabine Wren — is here, too.

When does Maul – Shadow Lord premiere?

The two episode premiere streams on April 6, 2026, exclusively on Disney+. Before you watch, make sure to catch up on The Clone Wars, Rebels™, Tales of the Jedi, and The Bad Batch™ animated series. With characters popping up from various live-action series such as Ahsoka™, too, you should also brush up on those. Basically, if Dave Filoni is in the credits, catch up stat! And don’t forget Obi-Wan Kenoooooobiiiii™!!

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Maul – Shadow Lord Collectibles

“At last, we will reveal ourselves to the Jedi. At last, we will have revenge.”

Star Wars: Dark Forces of the Sith Order Fine Art Print

The Star Wars™: Dark Forces of the Sith Order Fine Art Print by artist Dave Wilkins binds the most ambitious Dark Lords in a deadly game of deceit and treachery.

Darth Maul (Concept Art) Sixth Scale Figure

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Savage Opress Sixth Scale Figure

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