Lucasfilm has released the first trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, a new animated series that explores the life of the former Sith after the Clone Wars. The plot places him on a remote planet, trying to rebuild his criminal empire while evading the Galactic Empire. The trailer sets a dark tone and showcases the production's visual style, which will arrive on Disney+ in April 2026.
Lucasfilm Animation and the return to a distinctive graphic style 🔥
The visual production is handled by Lucasfilm Animation, the studio behind series like The Bad Batch. The trailer suggests a stylized approach, with a marked use of lights and shadows that accentuates the gloomy setting. The animation features a rendering that prioritizes character expressiveness and the oppressive atmosphere of the environments, moving away from photorealism to create its own identity.
Maul takes a vacation in the ugliest corner of the galaxy 😈
After a career full of job disappointments (being cut in half, losing an empire), Maul has opted for intergalactic remote work. His new business plan from a remote planet—read, no delivery services or good weather—proves that even crime lords seek a quiet space far from the Empire's head office. A true example of professional reinvention in the Sith third age.