Darth Maul's Story So Far: What to Know Before Watching Maul - Shadow Lord

For a guy who was seemingly killed off in his debut movie appearance, Darth Maul has enjoyed a surprisingly long and vibrant career as a Star Wars villain. 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace turned out to be just the beginning of Maul’s story, with the character returning to prominence in the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, where his battle cry came to echo across Star Wars fandom.Suffice it to say, if you only watch the Star Wars movies, you’re missing out on a lot when it comes to Darth Maul. But that’s where we come in. As this iconic ex-Sith Lord prepares to star in his very own animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, we’re here to break down his story in The Clone Wars and its spinoffs and explain what you need to know to enjoy the new series.Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord is created by Dave Filoni and stars Sam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, Wagner Moura, and Richard Ayoade. The series premieres on Disney+ on April 6, 2026.