Published May 1, 2026, 5:58 AM EDT

Maul's animated adventure may return soon with its second season

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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord has already become a sensational hit for Star Wars fans, drawing 4.1 million viewers shortly after its premiere (and perhaps unintentionally boosting the numbers of another Star Wars TV series in the process). Though season 2 was already confirmed before Maul’s new adventure even debuted, the hype and viewership around the new animated series prove that the decision was the right one. However, there’s just one question: what will the Maul - Shadow Lord season 2 release date be?

Speaking exclusively to The Direct , Maul actor Sam Witwer revealed more about when Maulheads can expect to see the unluckiest Sith Lord slice and dice his way onto our screens once more in a galaxy far, far away.

"I know when it's coming out, but it's not a situation where the audiences will have to wait too, too long.…