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All Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord Episode Titles Revealed

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Close-up of Darth Maul with glowing red eyes, gripping a lightsaber hilt in a dark, atmospheric setting from the Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord series.

The roadmap for the most anticipated animated return in years is finally clear. This morning, the official Star Wars Instagram account posted a comprehensive breakdown of the Maul Shadow Lord episode titles, giving fans a glimpse into the dark journey ahead for the former Sith apprentice.

With the series set to bridge the gap between The Clone Wars and his appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story, these titles hint at a story filled with vengeance, ancient Force mysteries, and a direct collision with the Imperial Inquisitorius.

The Full Episode Schedule

Lucasfilm has confirmed a ten-episode run for the first season. In a move that will keep fans on the edge of their seats, Disney+ will be releasing the show in two-episode blocks every Monday, culminating in a massive double-episode finale on May the 4th (Star Wars Day).

Here is the complete list of the Maul Shadow Lord episode titles and their air dates:

  • Chapter 1: The Dark Revenge (April 6)
  • Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes (April 6)
  • Chapter 3: Whispers in the Unknown (April 13)
  • Chapter 4: Pride and Vengeance (April 13)
  • Chapter 5: Inquisition (April 20)
  • Chapter 6: Night of the Hunted (April 20)
  • Chapter 7: Call to the Oblivion (April 27)
  • Chapter 8: The Creeping Fear (April 27)
  • Chapter 9: Strange Allies (May 4)
  • Chapter 10: Finale (May 4)

Analyzing the Titles: What They May Reveal

The first two chapters, “The Dark Revenge” and “Sinister Schemes,” suggest that we will find Maul at his most calculating. This is the period where he begins to pull the strings of the underworld, likely laying the foundation for Crimson Dawn.

The midpoint of the season, specifically chapters 5 and 6 (“Inquisition” and “Night of the Hunted”), clearly indicates that the Empire’s Jedi hunters have finally caught his scent. This aligns with recent rumors that Marrok, the mysterious Inquisitor first seen in Ahsoka, will make a significant appearance during this era.

Perhaps most intriguing is Chapter 9, “Strange Allies.” Throughout his history, Maul has always been a solitary predator or a manipulative master. A title suggesting a genuine alliance points toward his relationship with the new character Devon Izara, the young Twi’lek Padawan fleeing the purge. Whether this alliance is built on mutual survival or Maul’s desire for a new apprentice remains the biggest question of the season.

A “Finale” Shrouded in Mystery

You’ll notice that Chapter 10 is currently listed simply as “Finale.” This is a classic Lucasfilm move to prevent spoilers. Fans are already theorizing that the true title of the final episode might reference a major cameo or a seismic shift in the timeline. Given that the series concludes on May the 4th, expectations are sky-high for a conclusion that leaves a lasting impact on the Star Wars canon. Could we see a Maul/Vader showdown?

The reworked art style, which creators have described as “grunge-pulp”, is expected to be on full display in these later episodes, especially during the “Night of the Hunted.”

By doubling up on episodes each week, Lucasfilm is creating a “binge-lite” experience that builds massive momentum. For fans of the Star Wars, this series is the definitive look at how the criminal syndicates operated while the rest of the galaxy was focused on the burgeoning Rebellion.

Make sure to mark your calendars for April 6. The return of Sam Witwer as Maul is almost here, and if these titles are any indication, it’s going to be a brutal, beautiful ride.

Star Wars Emmy Wins: Skeleton Crew and Young Jedi Adventures Dominate 4th Annual Awards

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A promotional graphic for the Fourth Annual Children's & Family Emmys featuring Neel from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Nubs from Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.

The Force was clearly with the cast and crew of the latest Star Wars projects this week. At the 4th Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, held at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, Lucasfilm celebrated a momentous achievement as both Skeleton Crew and Young Jedi Adventures Season 2 were honored with prestigious awards.

The official Star Wars social media channels broke the news early Tuesday morning. They congratulated the teams on their five combined wins. For fans of the franchise, these awards serve as a testament to the high-quality storytelling and technical innovation that defines the brand. This is evident even as it expands into new genres like coming-of-age live-action and preschool animation.

Skeleton Crew Leads the Pack

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Heading into the ceremony, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew was the most-nominated program of the year, boasting a record-breaking 17 nominations. The series struck a chord with both critics and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).

Skeleton Crew secured four wins, including the night’s most coveted prize for the series: Outstanding Young Teen Series. This win marks a “three-peat” for Disney+, which has now won this category three years in a row (following The Crossover in 2023 and Percy Jackson and the Olympians in 2024).

The live-action series also cleaned up in technical categories. This proves that the “cinematic” feel of Star Wars translates perfectly to the small screen:

  • Outstanding Editing for a Young Teen Live Action Program (for the episode “The Real Good Guys”)
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Action Program (for the episode “You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates”)
  • Outstanding Visual Effects for a Live Action Program

These wins highlight the incredible work of the post-production teams who brought the High Republic-era artifacts and pirate-infested reaches of space to life.

Young Jedi Adventures Continues Its Streak

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

Not to be outdone, the preschool-targeted Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures continued its dominant run. The series took home the Emmy for Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program for its epic Season 2 finale, “The Battle of Tenoo.”

This particular win is significant as it marks a “hat trick” for the show. It has now won in this specific category for three consecutive years. While many fans initially viewed the show as a simple entry point for the youngest viewers, its consistent award-winning quality proves that Lucasfilm is putting just as much care into its preschool content as it does its flagship films.

Why Should You Care?

These Star Wars Emmy wins come at a pivotal time for the franchise. With Skeleton Crew proving that a “Goonies-style” adventure can resonate deeply with audiences and Young Jedi Adventures capturing the hearts of the next generation, Lucasfilm is successfully diversifying its portfolio.

For the fans who have followed these characters from the first teaser trailers, seeing the industry recognize the hard work of creators like Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, and the voice cast of the High Republic is a moment of pride. It also sets a high bar for upcoming projects like Ahsoka Season 2 or future seasons of whatever might be coming next.

As the dust settles on the 4th Annual Children’s and Family Emmys, one thing is clear: the galaxy is in good hands. Whether it’s through the eyes of younglings at the Jedi Temple or a group of kids lost in the Outer Rim, the spirit of Star Wars continues to shine bright on the award circuit.

Congratulations once again to the cast and crew of both series! We can’t wait to see what’s next for these award-winning adventures.

Star Wars: The Acolyte Trailer Drops Tomorrow!

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Star Wars: The Acolyte Teaser Poster

Star Wars: The Acolyte is set during the High Republic era and the prime of the Jedi Order. But based on today’s new teaser image, trouble is brewing for the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy.

In a surprise release, Lucasfilm dropped a haunting teaser poster for the upcoming Disney+ series; it features a lightsaber on the ground — blood spilled just above — and reveals the June 4 premiere date.

Star Wars: The Acolyte Teaser Poster
Star Wars: The Acolyte Teaser Poster

It was also announced that tomorrow will see the debut the official teaser trailer for the series.

In The Acolyte, an investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….

The series stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss.

The Acolyte comes from creator and showrunner Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), who also serves as executive producer alongside Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Charmaine DeGraté and Kor Adana are the co-executive producers, and Rayne Roberts and Damian Anderson are producing.

What You Need to Watch Before Ahsoka!

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What exactly does the average fan need to watch before they start streaming Ahsoka in August? Well, it’s a good thing Collider interviewed Dave Filoni at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, and asked him this exact question! You can either read the answer below, or check out the short interview in the video, which also includes more questions concerning the upcoming series, that Filoni slyly avoids answering…

“That’s an interesting question. I would say it’s pretty relative when you do this kind of work. One thing Jon and I are very adamant about is we try to cut it down and strip it down to keep it moving. It’s definitely a faster and more intense rule than George has. My episodes have actually started pretty long, you know, because I wrote them all, so they are a little different. Probably, relative to other stuff that I’ve written and done, like the episode “The Jedi”. If it’s gotta be tight and fast because I need the action to work, it’s gonna be shorter, but I would say they are in the same range as The Mandalorian episodes… Maybe on average a little longer, but I honestly I don’t know where they are right now, in the most recent cuts that I’ve done, but I would say it’s in the same range.”

Dave Filoni on Writing Ahsoka, Future Star Wars Series, and Rebels

So there you have it. It seems that a quick rewatch of Star Wars: Rebels season four will be the perfect primer before starting Ahsoka in August. So no excuses people. Go hop on Disney+ right now and check out season four. It’s only fifteen episodes. You can do it!

Watch the New Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures Trailer

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Lucasfilm, Disney+, and Disney Junior have revealed the official trailer for the upcoming animated series, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. Master Yoda himself narrates the trailer, which introducing our heroes: younglings Kai, Lys, and (the impossibly cute) Nubs, along with their pilot pal Nash. “Heroes, you were born to be,” Yoda says, and it definitely looks to be the case. Check out the trailer above!

On May the 4th, their first adventure begins Check out the new trailer for Young Jedi Adventures — an original series coming to Disney+ and Disney Junior.

Set 200 years before “The Phantom Menace,” during the High Republic era, the animated series follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.

Produced by Lucasfilm for Disney+ and Disney Junior, Young Jedi Adventures is executive produced by Lucasfilm’s James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes. Michael Olson (Puppy Dog Pals) is showrunner and executive producer; Elliot M. Bour (Elena of Avalor) is supervising director and co-producer; Jeannine Hodson (Puppy Dog Pals) is producer; and Lamont Magee (Black Lightning) is consulting producer.

Ahoska Trailer Released and More!

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During the studio portion yesterday at Star Wars Celebration 2023, Lucasfilm released a trailer for their upcoming streamer Ahsoka.

“Something’s coming. Something dark,” Ahsoka says as the trailer opens. “I sense it.” The preview is filled with interesting glimpses of action and story, including Ahsoka in battle against droids, characters wielding red-bladed lightsabers, Mon Mothma, a rear-shot of Grand Admiral Thrawn, and the ancient droid Huyang.

Dawson first portrayed Ahsoka Tano in Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian, “The Jedi.” In the episode, the Mandalorian had sought her out in the hopes that she would train his ward, Grogu, in the ways of the Force. She declined but became an ally, and continued her own mission in locating Grand Admiral Thrawn. 

Prior to Tano’s live-action debut, the character originated in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. Voiced by Ashley Eckstein, Ahsoka — nicknamed “Snips” by her master, Anakin Skywalker — evolved from a headstrong student to formidable warrior and leader, before leaving the Jedi Order. Ahsoka would return in the Star Wars Rebels animated series, where should joined forces with the Ghost crew of rebels (including Sabine and Hera) and dueled her fallen master.

The trailer features Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano, in addition to Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), and our favorite grumpy droid, Chopper, among others, clearly incorporating elements from the beloved Star Wars Rebels animated series and The Mandalorian.

RUMOR ALERT! Cameron Monaghan Getting a Disney+ Series?

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We have been hearing some incoming chatter coming across our various Imperial spies around the Outer Rim. Normally we would not disseminate this information to the denizens of the New Republic because we are unsure of the accuracy of the transmissions. However, we want to make sure that all information is on the table, so that you are not caught unaware in the galactic wilds! Remember to take everything below with a nice big helping of salt!

Today, Kristian Harloff offered a rather tantalizing rumor on his YouTube channel, regarding Cameron Monaghan being approached to do a live-action spin-off to the Star Wars Jedi video game series.

“Rumor, rumor, rumor… Have to say that – not confirmed! Got this from someone I’ve trusted in the past, tells me this is a thing… The rumor itself, at the moment, is that there is a Cal Kestis show in the works for Disney Plus. The rumor is that [the actor Cameron Monaghan has] actually signed on to play the character from Jedi: Fallen Order in a live-action series for Disney Plus. There’s no production dates set, but my source tells me that this is happening.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRpq8k6sHPg

Is this true? According to Harloff, he received this information from a source that he absolutely trusts. If true, this is great news for fan of the Star Wars Jedi game series. If you haven’t played, I highly recommend it. The gameplay is fantastic, but the story is fantastic and compelling.

Of course, why wouldn’t you turn a game that has experienced so much success into a series on Disney+. The studio went out of their way to hire Monaghan to begin with. It seems like an easy win to me.

Is this a series that you would be interested in seeing? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH OFFICIAL TRAILER

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A brand new official trailer has been released for the upcoming Disney+ show Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Check out the brand-new trailer for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” an original animated series launching exclusively on Disney+. “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” makes its debut on Tuesday, May 4, with a special 70-minute premiere, followed by new episodes every Friday starting on May 7.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch | Official Trailer | Disney+

About: Star Wars: The Bad Batch:

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “The Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army—each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” is executive produced by Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”), Athena Portillo (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”), Brad Rau (“Star Wars Rebels,” “Star Wars Resistance”) and Jennifer Corbett (“Star Wars Resistance,” “NCIS”) with Carrie Beck (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars Rebels”) as co-executive producer and Josh Rimes as producer (“Star Wars Resistance”). Rau is also serving as supervising director with Corbett as head writer.