Twenty-five years on from his debut in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Darth Maul continues to fascinate fans. Whether it’s his look, his deadly agility, or evolution into underworld mastermind, Maul connects on a number of levels. And of course, there’s that lightsaber, still undeniably awesome.

So it’s little surprise — and welcome news, which StarWars.com is excited to reveal — that Palpatine’s Sith apprentice will be the focus of Marvel’s next gritty Black, White & Red tale. Star Wars: Darth Maul – Black, White & Red will be a four-issue miniseries, each installment written and drawn by a different creative team.

Issue #1, written by Benjamin Percy and illustrated by Stefano Raffaele, arrives April 25, and finds Darth Maul dispatched by Palpatine to investigate a prison ship that goes offline. The

The last time we saw the Lonisa City Zoo, the Valo attraction was under attack by the Nihil. Now, amid the rubble, hope emerges in the form of three feral Jedi younglings.

As Phase III of Star Wars: The High Republic continues with the upcoming middle grade novel, Escape from Valo by Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong, fans will reunite with Ram Jomaram from Phase I of the multimedia initiative, still fighting the good fight. In StarWars.com’s exclusive excerpt from the book, which arrives January 30, return to Valo for a surprising encounter with a fearsome acklay.

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The Lonisa City Zoo was in ruins. It had been partially destroyed two years earlier in the first Nihil attack, and now it was all rubble, twisted metal gates and fences, and ripped-up brick paths. Greenery

Grand Admiral Thrawn is returning to Hasbro’s Star Wars: The Black Series next year.

The Chiss tactician will debut an updated sculpt modeled after the character’s appearance in the Ahsoka series as one of several new arrivals to the 6-inch scale line. Plus, a host of new characters will be added to the 3.75-inch scale Vintage Collection, including Luke Skywalker in X-wing gear from Star Wars: A New Hope, Clone Commander Rex from Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and a two-pack of Sabine Wren and Chopper to complete the Ghost crew from Star Wars Rebels.

And there’s more exciting announcements to come with pipeline teasers including an Amazon-exclusive 4-pack of Ahsoka Tano, R7-A7, CH-33P (Cheep), and RG-G1 (G-G) from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and a deluxe Cobb Vanth with Boba Fett

Authors Daniel José Older and Alyssa Wong have been friends and fans of each other’s work for nearly a decade. After meeting in 2015 at the launch party for Older’s first novel, Half-Resurrection Blues, they quickly formed a mutual appreciation that went beyond the page.

Their shared beliefs in creating chaotic and flawed characters, an affinity for imagining a wide spectrum of individuals whose identities reflect the full array of real Star Wars fans, and a shorthand that includes sharing pictures of birds during brainstorming makes them uniquely suited to co-write Escape from Valo, the newest middle grade book in Star Wars: The High Republic. With a cast of kids that bring the charm of The Goonies crew to the world of Valo, their story imbues a sense of

We now have our first look at the Bad Batch’s last mission.

The long-awaited trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 has arrived, offering a glimpse at what’s in store for our favorite elite clone squad. Watch it below!

In addition to the Batchers, now scattered following the events of Season 2, the trailer includes some new creatures and familiar faces, including Wanda Sykes’ Phee, and ends with the shocking appearance of fan favorite Sith-apprentice-turned-free-agent Asajj Ventress. “We love Asajj Ventress. She’s a character that we’ve been wanting to tell more stories about,” Brad Rau, supervising director and one of the executive producers of the series, tells StarWars.com. And he makes clear that her return will honor prior tales, including the book in which

Timothy Zahn’s acclaimed 2018 novel, Star Wars: Thrawn: Alliances, told parallel tales of the titular Grand Admiral: one during the Clone Wars, and another from his prime in the Empire. The story will soon come to comics from Marvel, and StarWars.com has your first look.

In this exclusive preview of issue #1, the Emperor calls on Grand Admiral Thrawn and Darth Vader to eliminate a new threat on Batuu. But it’s not the first time either have been to the Outer Rim world…

Thrawn: Alliances #1, written by Timothy Zahn and Jody Houser, and illustrated by Pat Olliffe and Andrea Di Vito with a cover by Rod Reis, arrives January 24, and is available for pre-order on digital and at your local comic shop. 

Dave Filoni, whose storytelling skill has helped bring Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and other Star Wars series to life, will be honored for his career achievements in animation and beyond with the George Pal Memorial Award at this year’s Saturn Awards.

“Dave’s work has had a profound impact on the Star Wars franchise, breathing new life into beloved characters and expanding the universe in exciting and unexpected ways,” Academy President Robert Holguin and Saturn Awards producers Bradley and Kevin Marcus say of Lucasfilm’s Chief Creative Officer. “He is a true visionary in the world of animation and storytelling, and we are truly honored to bestow this very special award to him.”

Filoni began work at Lucasfilm in 2005 when he was selected by George Lucas to help

The new year is the perfect time to slow down, reassess, and make some personal goals for the months ahead. And since pretty much everything is more fun with a Star Wars spin, StarWars.com is here to help you identify your Star Wars New Year’s resolution! Take the latest quiz and learn your top to-do list priority for the year…

StarWars.com is thrilled to report that Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 has been nominated for six Annie Awards. The Disney+ animated series, featuring shorts created by studios from around the world in a variety of styles, has been recognized in the following categories:

Best FX – TV/Media

Episode: Sith

Production Company: Lucasfilm Ltd.

FX Production Company: El Guiri Studios

Jonatan Catalán, Alberto Sánchez, Phoebe Arjona, Virginia Cantaro, Rubén Hinarejos

Best Character Animation – TV/Media

Episode: I Am Your Mother

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Laurie Sitzia

Best Direction – TV/Media

Episode: Screecher’s Reach

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Paul Young

Best Music – TV/Media

Episode: Aau’s Song

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Markus Wormstorm, Nadia Darries, Dineo du Toit

Best Production Design – TV/Media

Episode: Sith

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Carlos Salgado

Best Editorial – TV/Media

Episode: Screecher’s Reach

Lucasfilm Ltd.

Richie Cody, ACE, BFE

The Annie Awards are among the world’s highest honors