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Maul - Shadow Lord, a Star Wars Original series, arrives on DisneyPlus in 2026
Not sure about this. It’s just more animation but isn’t his story over in TCW? Do they need viewers enough to bring him back, again?
He was in Solo, then died in Rebels. So his story wasn’t over in TCW.
From the announcement article up on StarWars•com: In Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, the Former Sith Returns…
'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.’
Well, it is content I suppose. Like Mocata, I feel his character has already had a lot of exposure with much of his life already told over the years after ‘coming back from the dead’ ™… and was instead looking forward to something new and fresh for the GFFA.
a 19 minute youtube video on ‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ (and Maul in general) from Star Wars Celebration in Japan:-
Sam Witwer and Athena Portillo | Star Wars Celebration LIVE! 2025 (with Sam Witwer as Maul - so no Peter Serafinowicz)
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I suppose there are ideas planned for a Solo sequel that could be picked up here. I kinda forgot that was a thing! But for me it’s mostly dangling a shiny thing for the crowd.
I am interested in the new Maul show. However, I think the show is effectively redundant with what we got out of Maul in the Clone Wars.
He becomes head of a crime syndicate, takes on a new apprentice, and then inevitably loses everything.
This is effectively the same plot.
I don’t know why people get hyped to see characters like this when we already know the entire course of their life and how they die. In this case how they died twice. There’s probably some tension where you don’t know what happens to his apprentice or other side characters, but for Maul himself what’s the point?
This was also a problem with almost all the main characters in The Clone Wars too.
i actually iam a little excited about this show, like what mocata said of all things announced this was a highlight.
there was leaked trailer that i saw on twitter showed that maul was taken an apprentice btw she looks like darth talon, but we already tales of underwolrd will have ventress have a an apprentice soo i doesn’t seem that original.
I get the idea of making this show and telling this story because is the only story left to tell about maul.
Also Sam Witwer is one of my fav star wars actors
idk
https://x.com/starwars/status/1913133212349726755 Geometry Dash
Maul - Shadow Lord, a Star Wars Original series, arrives on DisneyPlus in 2026
Not sure about this. It’s just more animation but isn’t his story over in TCW? Do they need viewers enough to bring him back, again?
Your skepticism about Maul: Shadow Lord is understandable, given Maul’s extensive history in Star Wars media and the franchise’s reliance on familiar characters to draw viewers. However, the series’ setting in the early Imperial Era, its focus on Maul’s criminal empire, and the introduction of a new padawan (potentially Darth Talon) suggest it could offer fresh storytelling while bridging his TCW and Rebels arcs. Sam Witwer’s return and the incorporation of George Lucas’ ideas further hint at a project that respects Maul’s legacy while exploring new territory.
I want to See Rich Evans in Darth Maul makeup jerking off a double-bladed toy lightsaber from 1999 which he removes from its original packaging.
Gods for some, miniature libertarian socialist flags for others.
https://x.com/starwars/status/1913133212349726755 Geometry Dash
Maul - Shadow Lord, a Star Wars Original series, arrives on DisneyPlus in 2026
Not sure about this. It’s just more animation but isn’t his story over in TCW? Do they need viewers enough to bring him back, again?
Your skepticism about Maul: Shadow Lord is understandable, given Maul’s extensive history in Star Wars media and the franchise’s reliance on familiar characters to draw viewers. However, the series’ setting in the early Imperial Era, its focus on Maul’s criminal empire, and the introduction of a new padawan (potentially Darth Talon) suggest it could offer fresh storytelling while bridging his TCW and Rebels arcs. Sam Witwer’s return and the incorporation of George Lucas’ ideas further hint at a project that respects Maul’s legacy while exploring new territory.
Why are you using LLMs to write forum posts?
I’m cautiously optimistic about this new venture. The thing that gives me hope is that in interviews, Sam seems happy/overjoyed to be involved, so maybe it could be good. Either way, this is a wait-and-see situation.
I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe.
Star Wars has 3 eras: The eras are 1977-1983(pre Expanded Universe), (1983-2014) expanded universe, or (2014- now) Disney-bought version. Each are valid.
My movie reviews aren’t AI, they’re just written by someone who’s Neurodivergent. If you don’t like them, then simply don’t read them.
https://x.com/starwars/status/1913133212349726755 Geometry Dash
Maul - Shadow Lord, a Star Wars Original series, arrives on DisneyPlus in 2026
Not sure about this. It’s just more animation but isn’t his story over in TCW? Do they need viewers enough to bring him back, again?
Your skepticism about Maul: Shadow Lord is understandable, given Maul’s extensive history in Star Wars media and the franchise’s reliance on familiar characters to draw viewers. However, the series’ setting in the early Imperial Era, its focus on Maul’s criminal empire, and the introduction of a new padawan (potentially Darth Talon) suggest it could offer fresh storytelling while bridging his TCW and Rebels arcs. Sam Witwer’s return and the incorporation of George Lucas’ ideas further hint at a project that respects Maul’s legacy while exploring new territory.
Why are you using LLMs to write forum posts?
What is an LLM?
I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe.
Star Wars has 3 eras: The eras are 1977-1983(pre Expanded Universe), (1983-2014) expanded universe, or (2014- now) Disney-bought version. Each are valid.
My movie reviews aren’t AI, they’re just written by someone who’s Neurodivergent. If you don’t like them, then simply don’t read them.
Large language model. Like Chat GPT.
Large language model. Like Chat GPT.
Ah, what makes the commented on comment seem AI generated?
I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe.
Star Wars has 3 eras: The eras are 1977-1983(pre Expanded Universe), (1983-2014) expanded universe, or (2014- now) Disney-bought version. Each are valid.
My movie reviews aren’t AI, they’re just written by someone who’s Neurodivergent. If you don’t like them, then simply don’t read them.
What is an LLM?
A language model (AI)
Edit: wait I could have sworn nobody else posted to answer this above… weird
Large language model. Like Chat GPT.
Ah, what makes the commented on comment seem AI generated?
The sentence structure and cadence. The first sentence sounds exactly like the immediate reply from a chatbot, doing the “yes, but…” kind of thing. That second sentence giving three examples is a dead giveaway. The last sentence summation with “further” and “while” clauses also looks like a sign, because most real people don’t write that way unless they’re in school and writing an essay.
Just for fun, I ran this prompt with GPT and Deepseek. You can see the way that they start with an acknowledgement, do the lists of three examples, and make statements with “if X… could Y…”
The GPT one brings up Sam Witwer at almost exactly the same point as the original post.
"write a forum post responding to this post, about Maul: Shadow Lord
Not sure about this. It’s just more animation but isn’t his story over in TCW? Do they need viewers enough to bring him back, again?"
GPT
"Absolutely understand where you’re coming from—Maul has definitely had a longer shelf life than most Star Wars characters! But honestly, I think Maul: Shadow Lord could be really interesting depending on how they handle it.
His arc in The Clone Wars and Rebels did a great job of showing how he evolved beyond just “the guy with the cool double-bladed lightsaber.” There were still so many pieces about his criminal empire (Crimson Dawn), his rivalry with other syndicates, and untold connections to other characters that were only hinted at.
If this series explores his rise as a Shadow Lord in the criminal underworld, rather than just retreading his Jedi/Sith stuff, we could get an awesome blend of crime drama and Star Wars lore. And let’s be real, Sam Witwer’s voice acting always adds a ton of depth.
I get the fatigue, but for me, as long as they’re telling a new kind of story—rather than “Maul escapes from something, again”—I’m willing to give it a shot. Anyone else curious to see if they tie this into the Solo/Crimson Dawn storylines?"
Deepseek
"I get where you’re coming from—Maul’s arc in The Clone Wars did feel pretty complete, especially after his final confrontation with Obi-Wan in Rebels. But I’m actually excited about Shadow Lord exploring more of his story.
Even though we’ve seen his rise, fall, and eventual end, there’s still a lot of untapped potential in his time as a crime lord. Shadow of the Sith and other media have hinted at how deep his influence ran, and seeing that in animation could add some real depth to his character. Plus, if this is set before Rebels, it could show how he maintained power while evading both the Empire and other rivals.
That said, I do hope it’s not just fan service—it needs to bring something new to his story. But if done right, this could be a great way to flesh out the underworld side of Star Wars while giving Maul the nuanced send-off he deserves.
What do you think—would a well-written crime saga change your mind, or are you done with Maul’s story?"
Thank you for explaining the situation
I’m just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe.
Star Wars has 3 eras: The eras are 1977-1983(pre Expanded Universe), (1983-2014) expanded universe, or (2014- now) Disney-bought version. Each are valid.
My movie reviews aren’t AI, they’re just written by someone who’s Neurodivergent. If you don’t like them, then simply don’t read them.
Yeah, it’s just a bot. It inserted a link to something called Geometry Dash under the link it was quoting.