Disney+ has announced that a standalone animated series centered around Darth Maul will debut on April 6, 2024. The show, titled 'Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord,' marks the first time the infamous Sith Lord has had his own spin-off series.
According to Lucasfilm, the 10-episode series follows Maul's plan to rebuild his underworld syndicate on a previously untouched planet. It's here that he encounters a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who becomes his potential apprentice in a quest for revenge.
The show is being developed by Dave Filoni, the mastermind behind 'The Clone Wars' and now the President and Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm. Filoni has taken the reins to create content that fits within the existing Star Wars universe, rather than introducing new characters or storylines.
This news comes as Disney+ continues to expand its Star Wars offerings. However, it's worth noting that other projects have faced delays and cancellations in recent years. The upcoming film 'Star Wars: Starfighter' is set to be released on May 28, 2027, marking the first new feature film in seven years.
Maul's standalone series will premiere with two episodes on April 6, followed by a steady stream of new episodes over the next few months. With Filoni at the helm and his experience in crafting compelling animated stories, 'Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord' is sure to be an exciting addition to the Disney+ lineup.
According to Lucasfilm, the 10-episode series follows Maul's plan to rebuild his underworld syndicate on a previously untouched planet. It's here that he encounters a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who becomes his potential apprentice in a quest for revenge.
The show is being developed by Dave Filoni, the mastermind behind 'The Clone Wars' and now the President and Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm. Filoni has taken the reins to create content that fits within the existing Star Wars universe, rather than introducing new characters or storylines.
This news comes as Disney+ continues to expand its Star Wars offerings. However, it's worth noting that other projects have faced delays and cancellations in recent years. The upcoming film 'Star Wars: Starfighter' is set to be released on May 28, 2027, marking the first new feature film in seven years.
Maul's standalone series will premiere with two episodes on April 6, followed by a steady stream of new episodes over the next few months. With Filoni at the helm and his experience in crafting compelling animated stories, 'Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord' is sure to be an exciting addition to the Disney+ lineup.
it's gonna be so sick! I'm low-key hyped for this Maul spin-off series 'Shadow Lord'. I mean, who wouldn't wanna see more of that intense and dark Sith Lord? And Filoni is the perfect dude to helm this project, he's proven himself with The Clone Wars and now he's goin all out on Star Wars 
. With 10 episodes and a steady stream, we can bet it's gonna be an epic ride. I'm also intrigued by the idea of Maul rebuildin his underworld syndicate and meetin new characters like that disillusioned young Jedi Padawan 
. Can't wait for April 6th! 
I'm kinda hyped about this Darth Maul show... I mean, who wouldn't want to see more of that crazy guy? 
But what's up with all these new Star Wars projects on Disney+ lately? It feels like they're just churning out shows and films left and right. I remember when 'The Mandalorian' first came out, everyone was so stoked, but now it's just another series on the list... still, if Dave Filoni is behind it, I trust him to make it worth watching 
, another franchise taking over our lives! Darth Maul getting his own show 
. Can we just have a break from Star Wars for one second? 
Anyway, I guess Dave Filoni knows what he's doing since 'The Clone Wars' was pretty lit 
, but 10 episodes is gonna feel like an eternity 
. And that new film in 2027? Forget about it, we'll be lucky if they remember what the last one looked like 
. Bring on the merch, I guess 
. The guy's already pretty intimidating and complex, can he really carry a whole series? And what's the deal with the young Jedi Padawan? Is this gonna be another "Chosen One" story or something more interesting? 
I also wonder if it'll be too much of Maul-centric storytelling. The guy had some pretty epic battles in 'Attack of the Clones' already, can we really go that deep without getting repetitive?
. I'm curious to see how the show will explore Maul’s character and his relationships with other characters in the Star Wars universe 
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with 'The Clone Wars', I trust he'll do the same justice here. But, you know, can't help but wonder about other Star Wars projects that've been delayed or cancelled... it feels like we're getting more scraps instead of full-course meals 
Does anyone else think Disney+ is spreading themselves too thin with all these Star Wars shows?
. And Dave Filoni is the perfect guy to helm this project - his experience with The Clone Wars is top-notch, and I trust him to keep it within the Star Wars universe 
. 'Star Wars: Starfighter' better be worth the wait! And now we're getting a standalone series? It feels like Disney+ is trying to make up for lost time 
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! I mean, who wouldn't want to see more of that iconic purple dude in action? 
It's interesting that it's being handled by Dave Filoni, he's got a great track record with shows like The Clone Wars. But at the same time, I'm not sure if we really need another Star Wars spin-off 
. And hey, a new series means more Mandalorian-style action and epic battles to look forward to 
Can't wait for April 6th to roll around and get my fix of Sith Lord goodness! 
The man knows his stuff when it comes to crafting epic animated stories. I'm loving that the show will have a strong focus on Maul's underworld syndicate and his quest for revenge. It's gonna be so interesting to see him interact with that disillusioned young Jedi Padawan! 