Darth Maul, a popular character from both live-action and animated Star Wars projects, is getting his own series called Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord. First appearing in The Phantom Menace in 1999, Maul was later brought back in The Clone Wars and Rebels, which expanded his story and created a compelling rivalry with the Jedi and the Republic. This new series, set after The Clone Wars, will focus on Maul building a criminal empire while avoiding the attention of the Empire.
Given Ray Park’s extensive work as Darth Maul for Lucasfilm over the past 27 years, many fans would expect a refresher of his previous appearances before the new story begins. He’s featured in nearly 20 episodes of Clone Wars and Rebels, which explore his survival after being bisected, his origins on Dathomir, and his descent into the dark side. However, the lead actor suggests that revisiting those projects might not be essential to understanding and enjoying what Star Wars has planned next.
In a recent exclusive interview with MovieWeb, the star of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord explained that viewers don’t need to watch any previous Star Wars content before his show comes out. He noted that he’s frequently asked this question, and his answer is simple: you can enjoy the show even if you’re completely new to Star Wars or don’t know anything about Darth Maul. According to the actor, the story is easy to follow for everyone.
Just so you know, the great thing about this show is you don’t need any prior Star Wars knowledge to enjoy it. People often ask if they need to watch anything beforehand, but the answer is no. You can jump right in, even if you’ve never seen Star Wars or don’t know who Darth Maul is. We designed it that way, specifically for new viewers like you.
Despite having a long backstory, the new Darth Maul series seems very accessible – viewers won’t need any prior knowledge to enjoy it. The show will even include previously unseen story elements, offering both longtime fans and newcomers a fresh look at this fascinating Star Wars character.
Featuring Darth Maul alongside familiar and new Star Wars characters, Shadow Lord promises to explore previously unseen aspects of the Star Wars universe. The level of fan speculation and anticipation leading up to the series’ release will likely heighten the excitement and impact of the story itself.
Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord will begin streaming on Disney+ on Apr. 6, 2026.
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2026-04-08 14:47