Lucasfilm Confirms Season 2 Renewal for Darth Maul Animated Series Ahead of Premiere
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm have already renewed the upcoming Star Wars animated series Maul, Shadow Lord for a second season ahead of its April 6 premiere on Disney Plus.
Lucasfilm is showing massive confidence in its upcoming Star Wars slate. As reported by Polygon, chief creative officer Dave Filoni has already greenlit a second season for the upcoming animated series Maul, Shadow Lord, just days before its official debut. The 10-episode first season is scheduled to launch on Disney Plus on April 6 with a two-episode premiere, rolling out new episodes in pairs every Monday leading up to Star Wars Day on May 4.
Set between the events of The Clone Wars and Star Wars, Rebels, the series follows Darth Maul, voiced once again by Sam Witwer, as he attempts to carve out a massive criminal empire by disrupting local syndicates on the planet Janix. While Filoni has kept quiet on a release window for season 2, locking in a renewal this early is a rare move for modern streaming projects. It signals that Lucasfilm has a clear, long-term vision for the character's underworld exploits and his ongoing search for a worthy apprentice.
For fans who have followed Maul across comics, television, and his surprise return in Solo, this series represents the first time the fan-favorite Sith is getting the solo spotlight. Streaming audiences tracking the weekly drop schedule will have plenty of time to dissect every lore drop and criminal enterprise move before season 1 wraps up in May. Be sure to check out the original reporting on Polygon for all the details.
Tags: Star Wars, Disney Plus, Animation, Dave Filoni, Streaming
Original article: Polygon