As the year winds down, Star Wars revealed the first official plot synopsis for its 2026 Clone Wars sequel series, which confirms it will be leaving behind a key element of the original show. The animated story of Star Wars: The Clone Wars will continue in 2026 with the release of Maul: Shadow Lord, a new Disney+ series centered on the iconic Darth Maul. Various teases of the new show have made their way out since its announcement at Star Wars Celebration 2025, yet a specific plot breakdown has eluded fans. Star Sam Witwer previously hinted that the new streaming series will focus on Maul realizing the reality of the new post-Jedi galaxy, essentially asking, "How do I feel now that I'm the Joker and Batman's dead?" There have also been various rumors of Maul taking on a new apprentice, as well as a few other scant details about the hotly anticipated show. Luckily for fans, Star Wars has released a plot description for the new Maul show for the very first time that teases how it differs from The Clone Wars. As part of Star Wars' latest partnership announcement with Marvel Comics, Lucasfilm revealed the first plot synopsis for Maul: Shadow Lord. Read full article on The Direct.