Darkness rises in ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’
Darkness rises in ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’
The former Sith lord must find a new role for himself after the rise of the Empire in this new animated series.
The Star Wars universe isn’t done with Maul just yet. The former Sith apprentice is on the hunt for revenge in “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord,” which premieres on Disney+ on Monday, April 6. The show sees Maul retreat to an isolated world to attempt to begin rebuilding his criminal syndicate, as he plots against the expanding power of the Empire in his own, dark way. The newest animated series from the Star Wars universe is available to stream exclusively on Disney+.
How to watch ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’
- When: Monday, April 6, 2026, at 3:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Disney+
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to Disney+
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’
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When do new episodes of ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ premiere on Disney+?
The first two episodes of “Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord” will premiere on Disney+ on Monday, April 6. Following its debut, two episodes will premiere weekly, with the finale set to hit the streamer on the biggest Star Wars holiday of them all: May 4.
| Date | Time (ET) | Episodes | Streamer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 6 | 3:01 a.m. | Episodes 1 and 2 | Disney+ |
| Monday, April 13 | 3:01 a.m. | Episodes 3 and 4 | Disney+ |
| Monday, April 20 | 3:01 a.m. | Episodes 4 and 5 | Disney+ |
| Monday, April 27 | 3:01 a.m. | Episodes 5 and 6 | Disney+ |
| Monday, May 4 | 3:01 a.m. | Episodes 7 and 8 | Disney+ |
Why do we recommend watching ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ on Disney+?
“Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord” is a Disney+ exclusive, but the good news in that fact is that customers can use their subscription to review the full history of the character. Watch his origins in “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” his return in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” and the conclusion of his arc in “Star Wars Rebels.”
Can you watch ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ for free?
Disney+ does not offer a free trial of any kind to new subscribers, unfortunately. The cheapest way to watch the service is to sign up for its ad-supported Basic plan for $12 per month, but for just $1 per month more, viewers can bundle ad-supported Hulu with their Disney+ account as well.
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What is ‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ about?
At one time, Maul was one of the most feared names in the galaxy. With his twin-bladed lightsaber and his mastery of the Dark Side of the Force, he struck fear in the hearts of millions, even after being cast aside by his Sith master, Darth Sidious.
But as the Empire rises, Maul must retreat from its growing power to a more isolated part of the galaxy to attempt to rebuild his criminal syndicate. While there, he meets a young Jedi Padawan whose disillusionment could be the key to his ultimate revenge.
