Disney’s 2026 Slate Confirms Two New Star Wars Shows — And They Couldn’t Be More Different
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: 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,…