The animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord continues its weekly run on Disney+, with the next two episodes arriving very soon. The show follows the famous former Sith Lord as he tries to build a new criminal empire after the fall of the Republic. The first four episodes have set the stage on the planet Janix, and now fans are ready for the story to move forward.
Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming episodes, including when they drop, where to watch, and what the voice actor behind Maul has said about the project.
When Do Episodes 5 and 6 Release on Disney+
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord episodes 5 and 6 are scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026. The show follows a steady schedule, releasing two new episodes every Monday. The streaming service drops the episodes at the same time globally.
The release times for different regions are as follows:
- United States (ET): 3:00 AM
- United States (PT): 12:00 AM
- United Kingdom: 8:00 AM BST
- India: 12:30 PM IST
- Australia (AEST): 5:00 PM
- Central Europe: 9:00 AM CET
The series runs for a total of 10 episodes. The final two episodes will arrive on May 4, 2026, which is also known as Star Wars Day.
Episode Titles for the Next Batch
Disney has confirmed the official titles for the upcoming chapters. The next two episodes continue the numbering from the first four.
Here is the full remaining schedule for the season:
April 20, 2026
- Chapter 5: “Inquisition”
- Chapter 6: “Night of the Hunted”
April 27, 2026
- Chapter 7: “Call to the Oblivion”
- Chapter 8: “The Creeping Fear”
May 4, 2026
- Chapter 9: “Strange Allies”
- Chapter 10: “Finale”
Sam Witwer Discusses Playing Maul Again
Sam Witwer returns to voice the iconic character, a role he first took on in Star Wars: The Clone Wars back in 2012. In a recent interview with the official Star Wars website, Witwer shared how much the character means to him and how the new show is different from previous animated series.
He spoke about the detailed world-building in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.
“Janix in particular is so impressive as a setting. Because it’s very clear that Dave Filoni, Brad Rau, and Matt Michnovetz [and the artists of Lucasfilm Animation] created a living, breathing environment. Any place you go in Janix isn’t the same as any other place you go in Janix.”
Witwer also explained that the story has real consequences for the characters, which is not always common in animation.
“These episodes unfold and take you through a serialized story. One episode leads to the next. So that means that if Maul takes a punch to the face and gets a bruise, well, he’s got that bruise for the remainder of the episodes. Same with the planet. If something happens in Janix, well, Janix is also progressing throughout this story.”
He added that the pressure on the characters keeps building as the season goes on.
“It’s not just the physical wear and tear on the characters; it’s the psychological wear and tear on the characters. As the story progresses, it creates a great amount of momentum. It’s like a train that keeps going faster and faster, and the characters are breathlessly caught up in it.”
Story Setting and Voice Cast
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord takes place roughly one year after the end of The Clone Wars. The Empire has taken over the galaxy, but Maul sees a chance to gain power on the planet Janix, a world that the Empire has mostly left alone.
The main voice cast includes:
- Sam Witwer as Maul
- Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara
- Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson
- Richard Ayoade as Two-Boots
Lucasfilm has already confirmed that the show will return for a second season, showing confidence in the series.
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