We’ve seen the first eight episodes of Shadow Lord (and boy, don’t they want you to know it), AND it already got renewed for a second season! Today we’re talking about the series (without spoilers) ahead of its Monday premiere.
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On March 11th, 2013, The Clone Wars was cancelled, leaving many of its stories untold, and their futures uncertain. In spite of this, Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Animation endeavored to deliver as many of those stories as possible, even up to the recent final season of the show. This is the conclusion of the 12 year story of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
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Join Alphabet Squadron on their thrilling Star Wars adventure as they continue their hunt for the deadliest TIE fighters in the galaxy! The New Republic may have celebrated their victory, but the remnants of imperial tyranny still linger, and Shadow Wing is one of the most dangerous among them.
Despite Yrica Quell and her ragtag team’s relentless pursuit, the elusive Shadow Wing remains out of reach, and the pressure to apprehend them before they strike again is starting to fracture the squadron. In a last-ditch effort to end this once and for all, Quell teams up with Caern Adan from New Republic Intelligence and General Hera Syndulla to devise a risky plan that could finally bring Shadow Wing to justice.
However, the enemy has evolved and Soran Keize, the last of the Imperial aces, has taken control of Shadow Wing, breathing new life into the faltering unit. Keize has found purpose in leading his lost soldiers to safety, but Alphabet Squadron is determined to stop him. Led by their former mentor turned traitor, Yrica Quell, they are the only thing standing in Keize’s way.
Will Alphabet Squadron be able to take down Shadow Wing, or will Soran Keize’s leadership prove too much for them to handle? Buckle up and get ready for a pulse-pounding ride through the galaxy!
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⚔️ Join the creative team behind Star Wars – Maul: Shadow Lord including Brad Rau (Executive Producer/Supervising Director), Matt Michnovetz (Executive Producer/Writer) & Athena Yvette Portillo (Executive Producer) for some extended answers to interview questions.
The first two episodes of Star Wars – Maul: Shadow Lord debut on April 6th on Disney+, with two additional episodes every week through to May 4th. ⚔️
Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano Olivia d’Abo as Luminara Unduli Tom Kenny as Nute Gunray Nika Futterman as Asajj Ventress James Marsters as Captain Argyus Dee Bradley Baker as clone troopers Corey Burton as Count Dooku/Senate Guard Ian Abercrombie as Darth Sidious Tom Kane as Yoda/Narrator
Episode Brief: Ahsoka and Jedi Master Luminara escort captured Viceroy Nute Gunray to trial, unaware that Count Dooku has dispatched his deadly apprentice assassin Asajj Ventress to free the prisoner and eliminate the Jedi.
Notable: All female warrior fight between Ventress, Luminara and Ahsoka; written by comics | animation superstar Paul Dini; directed by series supervising director Dave Filoni.
Full Synopsis
“Ignore your instincts at your peril.”
Newsreel: Viceroy Gunray captured! Senator Padmé Amidala has scored a victory against the Separatist Alliance on the remote world of Rodia, securing the arrest of the diabolical Confederate leader, Nute Gunray. The Jedi Council has dispatched Master Luminara Unduli and Anakin Skywalker’s Padawan Ahsoka to escort the Viceroy to Coruscant under heavy guard. Once there, he will face trial for his many war crimes….
ACT I
A Republic frigate carrying Luminara Unduli and Ahsoka Tano lifts off from Rodia, soaring toward the Venator-class Star Destroyer Tranquility. Senate Commando leader Captain Argyus clears the frigate for landing within the cruiser’s ventral hold. Aboard the Tranquility, the Jedi march a shackled Nute Gunray down its cold corridors, escorted by Clone Commander Gree. Gunray wails about this “miscarriage of justice,” and demands his litigator, but there’s no sympathy to be found as the viceroy is handed over to Argyus and his commandos. Ahsoka is confused as to why Gunray rates such elevated levels of security, but Luminara advises her not to underestimate the viceroy.
Elsewhere in space, within a Separatist fleet, Count Dooku bends on one knee to receive the holographic presence of Darth Sidious. Dooku’s dark master worries about Gunray’s capture, for the spineless Neimoidian is not likely to last long under Jedi interrogation, and could spill all sorts of valuable secrets. Dooku assures Sidious that he has already dispatched his most trusted assassin, Asajj Ventress, to infiltrate the Tranquility and either free Gunray, or permanently silence him. Sidious is skeptical about Ventress’s abilities, but allows Dooku to proceed. After Sidious’ form vanishes, Dooku turns to Ventress and stresses the importance of her mission.
The Tranquility breaks orbit from Rodia as Gunray is secured in his ray-shielded cell. Luminara is coolly questioning him. The Jedi Master senses Gunray’s fear that he may lose the power and wealth given to him by the war. Desperately, Gunray claims innocence. This infuriates Ahsoka, who erupts in a show of anger; she ignites her lightsaber, and holds it to Gunray’s neck. He scurries into a corner, terrified. Luminara scolds Ahsoka for brandishing terror as a weapon. Ahsoka sheepishly explains she wasn’t serious, but thinks that the coward Gunray will only talk if scared enough. Gunray composes himself, ready to negotiate.
Just then, a tremor shakes the ship. Gree gets a status report from the bridge: the Tranquility is under attack. Vulture droids buzz the bridge, and a trio of thorn-shaped boarding ships darts toward the cruiser. Gree orders Green Company to prepare to repel invaders. The spiraling boarding ships spear into Tranquility‘s ventral spine, their blade-like nosecones sticking through the hangar bay ceilings beyond. These nosecones blossom open, disgorging super battle droids into the hold.
A firefight erupts as Green Company arrives to blast away at the infiltrators. They are overwhelmed by the super battle droids, who push their way deeper into the ship toward the detention levels. Luminara and Gree depart to assist the hangar troops, but Master Unduli orders Ahsoka to remain with the prisoner and Captain Argyus.
After the fighting in the hangar bay has subsided, Asajj Ventress emerges from one of the boarding vessels. A wounded clone survivor takes a shot at her, but she easily deflects it and beheads him before he can get out his call of warning. Asajj picks up the fallen clone’s gauntlet comlink and then cuts her way into the Tranquility‘s ventilation systems.
ACT II
The inexorable super battle droids march through the interior corridors of the Tranquility, as clones hunker down to repel them, sealing dilating blast doors to slow their progress. Master Luminara and Gree arrive at a cross corridor, and ambush the droids. She and Gree cut through them, eliminating the infiltrators, but Luminara does not feel their troubles are over.
Elsewhere, Ventress emerges in the engine room of the massive vessel. A simpleminded Treadwell, 327-T, is inspecting the ship’s inner works, shining its luminous photoreceptors into various nooks and crannies, but it fails to spot the stealthy assassin. A clone captain and a fellow trooper enter the reactor room to check for any signs of infiltrators, but their cursory glance reveals nothing. The clones ask the Treadwell to keep an eye on the place before moving on in their patrol. Asajj slinks around, careful to stay in 327-T’s blind spot. She affixes explosives on several key spots around the reactors, and then makes her way back to the grate unnoticed.
In the detention center, Ahsoka teases Gunray since its evident the attempt to rescue the viceroy has failed. Suddenly, she spots Ventress’ twin lightsaber blades carve an entrance into the detention center’s control room. Ventress drops into the room from a hole in the ceiling and quickly subdues the two commandos on duty. Ahsoka ignites her lightsaber blade, and squares off against Ventress. She orders the commandos to open fire. The remaining three commandos on duty — Captain Argyus included — try to blast Ventress, but she deflects their bolts back at them, dropping two of them, and leaving Argyus standing. She tosses Argyus aside with the Force, and continues pressing on Ahsoka.
Asajj slips past Ahsoka and runs to Gunray’s cell. She deactivates the shields, pulling Gunray out and kicking Ahsoka in! Gunray relishes this reversal as he reactivates the shield, locking Ahsoka inside.
Just then, Luminara and Gree arrive in the cellblock, and the Jedi Master charges down the corridor, her lightsaber ignited. Using the Force, she opens Ahsoka’s cell, and the Padawan emerges, lighting her blade and flanking Ventress who now has to deal with two combatants. Ventress seemingly surrenders, lowering her weapons, raising her arms… but she grins as her timed explosives in the engine room detonate.
The whole ship is rocked by the blast. Ventress takes advantage of the distraction and bowls over Luminara. She runs to the open turbolift tube and dives in, spearing her lightsabers into shaft wall to slow her descent, leaving a pair of molten metal trails in her wake. Ahsoka tries to impulsively follow her down the open shaft, but Luminara stops her just in time to avoid being smashed by a descending turbolift car.
Argyus examines the status boards, and reports the grim news. Security doors, turbolifts, communications and propulsion systems are all haywire. But all is not lost. The commandos are still in possession of Gunray. Luminara orders the guards to be extra vigilant while she sets off to stop Ventress. Ahsoka implores Luminara to let her help, but Master Unduli orders her to stay in the detention block.
Unduli arrives in the smoldering engine room, where she is promptly pounced upon by Ventress. Asajj cuts through a nearby vent, blasting a jet a steam into Unduli’s face, momentarily blinding her.
Ahsoka is not happy to be left behind, especially since she has firsthand experience dealing with Ventress. She voices her frustrations to the guards. Argyus seems to sympathize with her, and states that sometimes being a good soldier is doing what you believe is right. Gree, however, voices the opposite view: that following orders matters above all else. Gunray, unhelpfully, offers that he would never do anything that would risk his own neck. At Argyus’ nudging that Gunray is in safe hands, Ahsoka leaves her station to help Master Luminara.
The duel between Jedi Master and dark assassin intensifies, moving from the relatively safe upper platforms into the thick of the reactor chamber fires. Ventress cuts through some heavy machinery, sending it crashing down at Luminara. Luminara uses the Force to keep the debris from crushing her, but is nonetheless pinned by a heavy pipe. Ventress closes in for the kill.
ACT III
Ahsoka rushes in, Force-pushing Asajj in the middle of the assassin’s leap. Ventress goes hurling into the debris as the Padawan runs to Luminara’s side. Ahsoka cuts Luminara free, and braces for her rebuke, but there’s no time. Ventress emerges from the wreckage and attacks anew. She leaps into the upper levels, but the Jedi give pursuit. Hidden in the shadows, she activates a signal on her wrist gauntlet.
At that exact moment in the detention center, Captain Argyus receives a signal on his gauntlet. He suddenly spins around and coldly blasts his fellow commandos. He turns to blast Gree, but the clone trooper takes cover. Argyus opens Gunray’s cell, and holds the viceroy hostage in front of him, knowing that Gree will not kill the valuable Separatist prisoner. Argyus is a traitor: he’s being paid a fortune by Count Dooku to deliver Gunray.
In the engine room, the Jedi find someone stirring in the debris, but it’s only 327-T. As they work their way deeper into the ruined chamber, Luminara concedes that she did underestimate Ventress, and that she does need and appreciate Ahsoka’s help. Just then Gree communicates to Luminara, informing her of Argyus’ betrayal. The Jedi start to rush back to the detention level. Ventress resumes her attack.
The standoff between Argyus and Gree continues, with a whining Gunray in between. Argyus feels confident behind his Neimoidian shield, but Gree targets his blaster and shoots the weapon from Argyus’ hand. The commando captain shoves Gunray at Gree, distracting him, and then kicks the clone’s blaster from his hands. It’s down to fisticuffs. The two soldiers circle each other. As a clone fervently loyal to the Republic, Gree cannot understand Argyus’s betrayal. Likewise, Argyus cannot understand Gree’s commitment to “empty servitude.” Argyus lunges for Gree’s fallen blaster, but Gree steps on the weapon and delivers a stunning blow to the side of the commando’s head. But all the while, the two warriors have taken their eye off Gunray. The viceroy slams Argyus’ discarded blaster rifle butt onto Gree’s unhelmeted head, knocking him unconscious.
With Viceroy Gunray free, Argyus signals Ventress in the engine room. Her mission accomplished, Ventress activates several leftover explosives to cover her escape, leaving Ahsoka perilously dangling over a battered catwalk to be saved by Luminara.
Argyus and Gunray escape to the Republic frigate in the Tranquility‘s hold. With the Star Destroyer in such turmoil, its outer shields are down, allowing the smaller vessel to ease out of its docking bay. Ventress, meanwhile, cuts her way to an escape pod bay and launches from the crippled ship. Luminara and Ahsoka are a few steps behind and witness the pod launch towards the frigate.
Captain Argyus gloats about his success as Asajj comes aboard. He cockily mentions that he’ll ensure Ventress’ contributions to their rescue efforts will be noted in his report to Count Dooku. Ventress suddenly drives her lightsaber into Argyus’ back, killing him.
Aboard the Tranquility, communication systems have been restored. In the bridge’s war room, Ahsoka and Luminara confer holographically with Yoda and Anakin Skywalker. Yoda is troubled by the treachery of Captain Argyus; the Jedi are coming to realize that they are surrounded by enemies. On a more positive note, Luminara reminds her fellow Jedi that Gunray fled in a Republic ship, which can be tracked. Master Kit Fisto’s fleet was near the viceroy’s last known position. Fisto is tracking the signal, determined to recapture the Separatist leader.
Trivia & Details
This episode marks the first series appearance of Senate Commandos, a new type of soldier derived from the blue-robed Senate Guards seen in Episodes I-III. The model of the soldier uses the same basic body of a clone trooper, with a custom blue paint job, different head, and a large scarab-like shoulder pad with the Senate seal for the captain.
The Treadwell droid’s name is another conspicuous appearance of the digits “327.” In Episode IV, the Millennium Falcon is docked in hangar bay 327 aboard the Death Star, while in Episode V, it lands on platform 327 in Cloud City. In Episode I, the Naboo starship is identified as a Nubian J-type 327. (See the Episode Guide for “Rookies” for another 327 occurrence as well as the leading theory of its origin).
The catwalks and clusters of cylinders that dominate the engine room are an architectural nod to the gravity control room found aboard the Super Dimensional Fortress (SDF-1) from the Macross anime, (or Robotech series, if you’re so inclined).
This episode marks the third use of a particular ship model in a new role — the podhunters from “Rising Malevolence,” and the dropships from “Rookies” are now seen as boarding craft. Internally, this ship design is nicknamed the “juicer,” named after the basic kichen appliance that inspired its design.
Memorable Quotes
“I am a man of great wealth, and I can be very generous to my allies.” — Nute Gunray
“That is a very tempting offer, Viceroy. In the meantime, I have a gift for you.” — Clone Commander Gree shackling Gunray.
“I know nothing!” — Nute Gunray, under interrogation
“Tell us what we what we want to know right now, or I will gut you like a Rokarian dirt-fish!” — Ahsoka Tano, interrogating Gunray.
– “If it isn’t the hairless harpy.” – “If it isn’t Skywalker’s filthy, obnoxious little pet. Stand down, little girl, and I’ll give you a cookie.” – “How nice of you. Tell you what. I’ll give you a merciful death.” — Ahsoka Tano versus Asajj Ventress.
“Open this door and I’ll buy you a planet!” — Nute Gunray
“Don’t shoot! I’m an innocent pawn!” — Nute Gunray (He really shines this episode).
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Star Wars podcasters and websites were invited to a roundtable interview with Sam Witwer (voice of Darth Maul) and Gideon Adlon (voice of Devon Izara) ahead of the premiere of Star Wars – Maul: Shadow Lord on April 6th on Disney+.
The first two episodes of Star Wars – Maul: Shadow Lord debut on April 6th on Disney+, with two additional episodes every week through to May 4th.
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Explore the most devastating weapons in Star Wars Legends, where the pursuit of ultimate power led to the creation of galaxy shattering superweapons capable of annihilating planets, stars, and even entire civilizations. From the endlessly producing Star Forge to the planet cracking Eclipse class dreadnaught and the terrifying system destroying Sun Crusher, this deep dive breaks down the design, history, and destructive potential of over 20 of the most horrifying machines ever conceived. By examining their origins, capabilities, and impact on galactic warfare, this video reveals how both Sith and Republic forces pushed technology to its absolute limits in their quest for domination, leaving behind a legacy of destruction that reshaped the galaxy forever.
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The all-new series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord streams April 6 only on @disneyplus.
The creators and talent behind the latest Star Wars animated series invite you to join the former Sith Lord on Janix with the two-episode series premiere April 6, 2026, on Disney+
By Kristin Baver
Maul could be described in many ways. A terrifying and agile lightsaber duelist. A menacing creature of the dark side. Add to that relatable and worthy of our sympathy.
With his first starring role in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, the animated series introduces a new chapter in the former Sith Lord’s story, a few years after his old Master Darth Sidious succeeded in launching the Imperial era. Created by Lucasfilm President and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni and starring Sam Witwer with snarling precision, Maul – Shadow Lord introduces a new cast of characters struggling to survive in the early days of the Empire.
“I think people feel bad for Maul because he’s so relatable,” Filoni tells StarWars.com. “He makes mistakes. He’s not perfect. He desires power, and then he gets toppled. That’s relatable. You know, we all probably feel like that when we have a low moment. He just doesn’t deal with it well. He keeps trying to attack his problems the same way. He can’t ever really let go of his hatred and his anger.”
To bring this new era of Maul’s quest for power and revenge into focus, Head Writer Matthew Michnovetz and Supervising Director Brad Rau have assembled a crew of phenomenal newcomers and recognizable Star Wars animation stalwarts to round out the cast…
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Luke’s heroic destruction of the Death Star has made him a legend among the Rebel Alliance, and his skills as a pilot are unmatched. That’s why Princess Leia Organa and Admiral Ackbar have chosen him for a daring rescue mission that could turn the tide of the war.
A brilliant alien cryptographer has been captured by the Empire, and the Rebels need her skills to gain an edge. But to pull off the rescue mission, Luke and R2-D2 must team up with an unlikely ally: Nakari Kelen, a bold young pilot with a score to settle against the Empire.
As they race against the clock, Luke will face ruthless Imperial bodyguards, deadly battleships, and even brain-eating parasites. He’ll need all of his training as a Rebel fighter and budding Jedi to survive. But with the Force as his guide and his friends by his side, Luke is ready for anything.
Critics are raving about Heir to the Jedi, praising its rich characters, thrilling action, and emotional depth. Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or a newcomer to the galaxy far, far away, this book is a must-read. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of who Luke Skywalker is and a renewed admiration for his heroic journey. May the Force be with you!
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Major League Baseball players and staff talk about this popular annual tradition to celebrate Opening Day March 25, 2026 and this year’s Star Wars Night games
By Lucas Seastrom
A drizzly Saturday afternoon on a recent May the 4th didn’t stop the Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans from celebrating Star Wars Night at PNC Park. The game itself pitted the home baseball club and visiting Colorado Rockies in a story that felt right out of the galaxy far, far away.
Eight-and-a-half scoreless innings came down to the last out in the bottom of the ninth when the Pirates loaded the bases. Not unlike Luke Skywalker joining the Rebel Alliance to make the trench run in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), pinch hitter Jack Suwinksi made a late entrance for the fateful moment, sneaking a base hit over the infield for the walk-off win. There wasn’t a medal ceremony like the rebels enjoyed back on Yavin 4, but it proved a much-needed victory for the Pirates…
I grew up in the ’80s. I’ll never forget when I was a kid, going down to the store with my loose change to get the latest bubble gum cards from my favorite movie — Return of the Jedi. I would spend hours pouring over all the classic cards in my collection, looking at all my favorite characters. When people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said “Han Solo.”
As it turned out, when I grew up I didn’t become a galactic smuggler — I became a fashion designer.
Chewie leggings 2So it has been something of a dream come true for me that I have been able to produce a collection for Black Milk based on Star Wars. For those of you who don’t know, Black Milk is a bit unusual — is it a fashion label, an elaborate social experiment, or a cult? (For anyone wondering — it’s all of the above.)
It has been lots of fun creating these pieces. So I want to send out MASSIVE love to all the Sharkies around the world who have supported us and fangirled over the Star Wars collection. (”Sharkies,” for the uninitiated, are ravenous predators that savagely attack the Black Milk web store every time there is a new product release.) You guys look amazing!
The support of Lucasfilm in making this happen has been fantastic and I am really grateful for it. Like us at Black Milk, they seem to really like girls, swimsuits, tights, and Star Wars.
But then again…who doesn’t?
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After many years of hating Star Wars The Last Jedi, is it time we forgive and to start to love it? We discuss the positives and negatives of the movie and finally decide if it’s time to move on!
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But the champions of light are up against a formidable enemy with superior numbers and devastating firepower. The First Order’s Supreme Leader Snoke and his merciless enforcer Kylo Ren are determined to crush the resistance once and for all. The champions of light may be facing their extinction, but their only hope lies in a lost legend: Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
With the action picking up right where Star Wars: The Force Awakens left off, Star Wars: The Last Jedi takes you on a thrilling ride as the battle between light and dark reaches new heights. This adaptation even includes an 8-page color photo insert of awe-inspiring images from the hit movie. So, get ready to immerse yourself in the epic world of Star Wars like never before!
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Join Brian Cameron and Paul Naylor on Good Morning Tatooine for a deep dive into all the latest Star Wars and Lucasfilm news.
This week we’ll hear from Colin Trevorrow about Duel of the Fates, check out some new Mandalorian and Grogu merchandise and watch Grogu make his Oscar debut. Maul: Shadow Lord also gets a trailer and Skywalker Sound wins at the Academy Awards.
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On March 22, 1976, one of the most iconic films in history commenced principal photography in the deserts of Tunisia. It was a long road to reach that day, and there was an even longer one ahead
By Lucas Seastrom
On March 22, 1976, the world changed, only no one knew it yet. On that morning 50 years ago, in the middle of a salt flat on the edge of North Africa’s Sahara Desert, an independent movie produced by Lucasfilm and financed by 20th Century Fox began principal photography. Its working title was The Star Wars.
Writer and director George Lucas was 31 years old that Monday. Having grown up in the small California town of Modesto, he was already a rising star among an emerging generation of American filmmakers. His first feature film, 1971’s bold and philosophical THX 1138, showed visionary potential but was a commercial failure. His second feature, 1973’s soulful and hilarious American Graffiti, became one of the most successful films of its time. Many were following the young filmmaker’s career with great interest, however few could understand the vision behind his newest project.
In truth, The Star Wars wasn’t all that different in theme from THX or Graffiti. A young boy from a backwater town seeks to break out and pursue his dreams. It was the setting of this newest film that struck so many as odd: a space fantasy realm that seemed equally inspired by Sergio Leone’s Westerns, Walt Disney’s fairy tales, and Akira Kurosawa’s epics. Lucas wanted to bring mythic dimensions to the operatic stories made popular decades earlier by the likes of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers…
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0:00 Intro
3:22 Mandalorian and Grogu
13:29 Edge of Abyss
19:49 Last Week In Canon
25:34 Q&A
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2:29 Last Week In News
17:50 Last Week In Canon
25:01 Last Week In Fandom
25:36 Last Week’s Question
It has been 10 years since the release of Star Wars The Force Awakens. But some fans are still not happy. Is it time to give The Force Awakens a second chance? Was it actually that bad?
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Meet Darth Maul, try new cosmic treats, and prepare for an unforgettable Star Wars adventure
By StarWars.com Team
Ready for a galactic night to remember?
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is back for 2026, inviting you to experience the galaxy in an all-new way. Set for the evenings of April 28, April 30, May 4, and May 6, this celebration is a special ticketed event for all Star Wars fans, stretching from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. inside Disneyland Park. Ticket holders can kickstart their adventure at 6 p.m. each night in Disneyland, no theme park reservation required.
April 30 and May 4 are sold out, but tickets are available now for April 28 and May 6, with prices starting at $174 per guest (ages 3 and up)…
