First look at 'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' reveals Crimson Dawn's rise in the galactic underworld

By: Shawn
‎A striking new image from Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has emerged, offering a haunting first look at the former Sith Lord’s descent into the galactic underworld. The upcoming animated series, officially revealed at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, will chronicle the rise of Maul as the leader of Crimson Dawn, a crime syndicate that exerts influence far beyond the remnants of the Sith.
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Get a first glimpse of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, the animated series that uncovers Darth Maul’s dark ascent through the criminal underworld.
‎Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
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‎Once dismissed as a one-off villain in The Phantom Menace, Darth Maul’s complex legacy has flourished far beyond his cinematic debut. Fans of The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels know that Maul’s story didn’t end with his duel against Obi-Wan Kenobi. After surviving his fall, he rebuilt his body with mechanical limbs, waged personal wars across the galaxy, and sought ancient Sith knowledge—all while manipulating key figures such as Ezra Bridger.
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‎The image unveiled today captures Maul in a tense moment, gripping his iconic double-bladed lightsaber, its crimson glow casting ominous shadows. It signals the series’ tonal direction—one steeped in crime, vengeance, and dark ambition. Positioned between the fall of the Sith and the rise of the Empire, Shadow Lord promises a deeper dive into Maul’s transformation from exiled apprentice to criminal mastermind.
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‎Sam Witwer returns to voice the tormented warrior, reprising a role that has become central to Maul’s modern legacy. Under the direction of Clone Wars veteran Matt Michnovetz and Star Wars architect Dave Filoni, the series is shaping up to explore not only Maul’s power plays, but the moral complexities of life in the galaxy’s lawless corners.
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‎Few narrative threads in the Star Wars universe have expanded as dramatically as Maul’s. His rise through the Crimson Dawn offers fertile ground for exploring not just his character, but also the inner workings of the underworld that thrive beneath the Jedi-Sith conflict.
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‎Scheduled to debut on Disney+ in 2026, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord presents a compelling reason to revisit Maul’s animated chapters.

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