Disney has quietly updated its 2026 release slate, and tucked inside it are two brand-new Star Wars series that say a lot about where the galaxy is headed next.
On one end: a dark, character-driven story led by one of Star Wars’ most dangerous villains.
On the other: a visionary anime-style continuation of one of Star Wars: Visions’ most beloved shorts.
Meet your future watchlist additions:
- Maul – Shadow Lord
- The Ninth Jedi (Star Wars: Visions)
Same universe. Completely different vibes.
Maul – Shadow Lord: The Galaxy’s Angriest Survivor Returns
If you thought Darth Maul’s story was done, Star Wars would like a word.
Maul – Shadow Lord is set to explore the criminal underworld side of the galaxy—an area Maul knows very well. This isn’t about Sith empires or galactic domination. It’s about power in the shadows, manipulation, and survival after everything you believed in collapses.
Maul has always been at his most interesting when he’s angry, broken, and scheming, and a series centered entirely on that mindset suggests something more intimate and ruthless than your typical lightsaber spectacle.
Expect less Jedi philosophy.
More grudges.
The Ninth Jedi: From Visions Standout to Full Series
If Maul – Shadow Lord is leaning into darkness, The Ninth Jedi is leaning into possibility.
Originally one of the most praised episodes of Star Wars: Visions, The Ninth Jedi stood out for its bold worldbuilding, striking visuals, and a future-era Star Wars story that felt completely fresh while still deeply familiar.
Turning it into a full series is a big move—and a smart one.
This show represents Star Wars at its most experimental: lightsabers that react to the Force, new generations of Jedi, and a galaxy that isn’t tied down by legacy characters or timelines we’ve already memorized.
It’s Star Wars asking, “What comes next?” instead of “Remember this?”
Two Shows, One Clear Strategy
Put together, these two announcements paint a very clear picture of Disney’s current Star Wars approach:
- One foot in character-driven legacy stories
- One foot in creative experimentation
Maul gives longtime fans something intense and familiar.
The Ninth Jedi gives Star Wars room to breathe and evolve.
Instead of forcing everything into a single tone or timeline, Disney seems comfortable letting different corners of the galaxy exist on their own terms.
Honestly? That’s healthy.
Why 2026 Is Suddenly Looking Interesting
Star Wars television has had its ups, downs, debates, and discourse storms. But these two shows don’t feel like safe filler—they feel intentional.
One digs deeper into a villain fans can’t stop talking about.
The other expands one of the most exciting ideas Star Wars has tried in years.
If Disney sticks the landing, 2026 could be the year Star Wars proves it can honor its past without being trapped by it.
Two shows. Two wildly different energies.
Same galaxy.
And suddenly, 2026 feels a lot closer than it did five minutes ago.
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