Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is an American animated series created by Dave Filoni for Disney+, set after The Clone Wars during the reign of the Galactic Empire. The show follows former Sith lord Maul, voiced by Sam Witwer, as he rebuilds his criminal syndicate and seeks a new apprentice on the planet Janix. Announced in April 2025, the series is produced by Lucasfilm Animation with Matt Michnovetz as head writer and Brad Rau as supervising director, featuring a stylized animation style similar to The Clone Wars. The 10-episode first season premiered on April 6, 2026, releasing two episodes weekly until May 4, with a second season set for 2027. The cast includes returning characters like Rook Kast and Marrok, alongside new ones such as the fugitive Jedi Eeko-Dio Daki (nicknamed "Dino Jedi") and the unconventional droid Spybot. Witwer noted the series explores deep questions about Maul's character, comparing him to Gollum, while executive producer Athena Yvette Portillo likened him to horror icons like Michael Myers.