Star Wars Maul dey return for new animated series wey go show am for Disney+

Lucasfilm don announce new Star Wars animated series wey go feature Darth Maul as main character. The series wey dem dey call “Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord” go premier for Disney+ on April 6, 2026. According to the producers, the series go follow Maul as e dey try rebuild im criminal syndicate for planet Janix, wey be place wey Empire no dey control directly.

For new clip wey dem release, fans don see say Maul still get strong Force powers and e dey ready for revenge against im former master, Palpatine. Executive Producer Matt Michnovetz talk say dem want make the series dey like action-packed thrill ride wey go remind people of classic serials wey inspire George Lucas for original Star Wars.

Supervising Director Brad Rau add say even the producers dey surprise for new facets wey dem dey discover about Maul character for this new series. E talk say dem sure fans go enjoy wetin dem prepare for them.

The story go set after events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, where Maul dey plot im revenge against Palpatine wey replace am with Count Dooku. For the series, Maul go meet young Jedi Padawan wey don lose hope, and dis young person fit become the apprentice wey Maul dey find to help am with im revenge mission.

Dave Filoni na the creator of the series, and e work with Matt Michnovetz as developers. Brad Rau dey serve as supervising director. The voice cast include Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, and Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots. Other cast members na Dennis Haysbert, Chris Diamantopoulos, Charlie Bushnell, Vanessa Marshall, David W. Collins, A.J. LoCascio, and Steve Blum.

The series go release two episodes every week, with the final two episodes go show on May 4, 2026 – wey be Star Wars holiday. Fans wey dey wait for more Star Wars content don dey express excitement for return of one of dem favorite villains.

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All these entertainment developments show say 2026 go be big year for sci-fi and fantasy content across different streaming platforms. Fans dey wait to see how these stories go unfold as dem continue to expand popular franchises.