By George & Josh Bate
Star Wars returns to the big screen, Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1 comes to an end, and the final issue of Star Wars Insider is published this May.
Below includes a list and descriptions of every upcoming Star Wars project releasing in May 2026. It is important to note that all of these release dates are subject to change.
May 4 – Maul – Shadow Lord: “Chapter 9: Strange Allies” and “Chapter 10: Finale”
The final two episodes of Season 1 of Maul – Shadow Lord debut on Disney+ on May the 4th this year.
May 5 – The Mandalorian: The Manga, Vol. 4
The manga adaptation of Chapters 6-8 of The Mandalorian is published in the U.S. this month.
The publisher’s summary for the manga by Yusuke Osawa is as follows: “The Mandalorian and the Child are on the run, and nowhere is safe!
It’s time for the Mandalorian to return to Nevarro and settle matters with the Imperial Remnant. Greef Karga escorts the bounty hunter into town in the hopes of assassinating the Client, but when have things ever gone according to plan?
Based on the series created by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Christopher Yost, and Rick Famuyiwa.”
May 5 – Star Wars Insider 237
The Force-filled final issue of Star Wars Insider celebrating the 38+ year run of the magazine hits shelves this May, just after May the 4th.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “THE FINAL EVER ISSUE OF STAR WARS INSIDER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: KATHLEEN KENNEDY Exclusive Interview with the departing Lucasfilm President!
The Mandalorian and Grogu Preview The SFX of Star Wars
INTERVIEWS Andor editor John Gilroy The Star Wars creature shop’s Neal Scanlan on Andor Season Two
EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS SHORT FICTION!”
May 6 – Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Rogue Agents 3
The penultimate issue of the Bad Batch comic written by Michael Moreci, illustrated by Reese Hannigan, Elisabetta D’Amico, and Michael Atiyeh arrives this month.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “As the Bad Batch closes in on the scientist they’ve been searching for, their adversaries make a tempting offer. Is it too good to be true? Meanwhile, another deadly (and all too familiar) enemy trains their sights on Clone Force 99…”
May 6 – Rogue One – Cassian Andor 1
A one-shot comic taking place between Andor Season 2 and Rogue One, depicting Cassian’s mission on the Ring of Kafrene, debuts this month.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “CASSIAN ANDOR’S FINAL MISSION BEFORE HE MEETS HIS ULTIMATE HEROIC DESTINY!
Before the heist that shook the galaxy, a lone REBEL operative walks into danger. CASSIAN ANDOR infiltrates the lawless maze of KAFRENE, racing against troopers, bounty hunters and time itself in a tense espionage thriller. Set prior to; Rogue One – the critically praised blockbuster hailed as one of the best STAR WARS films – return to the grit and glory of a REBELLION on the brink.”
May 12 – Star Wars: Out of the Darkness
Issues 10-12 of the new mainline Star Wars comic are collected in this new trade paperback.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “A new era of STAR WARS storytelling at Marvel Comics begins, now delving into the post-RETURN OF THE JEDI ERA and the birth of the New Republic!
While the New Republic begins to build alliances, pirates have been hitting supply routes, creating fresh turmoil in the galaxy. Now Luke Skywalker must go to the depths of the underworld to find out who is behind the deadly raids! Debuting the Nagai pirates plus a whole host of villains that threaten Luke, Leia, Han Solo and the rest of the greatest heroes of STAR WARS!”
May 12 – Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures — The Complete Phase II
A trade paperback collecting the entirety of The High Republic Adventures (2022), The Nameless Terror mini-series, plus the Quest of the Jedi one-shot, hits comic stores mid-May.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “Phase II of the High Republic Adventures comics saga is collected here in its entirety! Experience the Star Wars galaxy’s golden age of exploration, when valiant Jedi Pathfinders ventured into the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim.
Set one hundred and fifty years before the Nihil’s threat to the Republic, Phase II of The High Republic saga chronicles an age of exploration, as Jedi Pathfinders discover the scattered worlds of the Outer Rim. On these distant frontiers, the knights of the Republic encounter friends and foes unlike any in the known galaxy!
In The High Republic Adventures Phase II, young Padawan Sav Malagan is swept away from her stuffy Jedi Temple by an eccentric pirate crew and their legendary leader, Maz Kanata! Life aboard their ship is dangerous, especially when a turf war breaks out with a rival pirate crew. How can Sav ever go back to her quiet life in the Jedi Order?
On the other side of the galaxy, a Jedi mission to Dalna is ambushed by unknown assailants in The Nameless Terror mini-series. When the spaceship crashed, something is unleashed…and the Jedi Knights soon find themselves stalked by a ruthless predator. Their only hope is to make a stand amidst the ruins and trust in the Force!
And The Quest of the Jedi one-shot follows Jedi explorer Barnabas Vim and his Padawan Vix Fonnick on their quest to find a powerful Force artifact: the legendary Echo Stone!”
May 12 – Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker
An updated version of the 2019 in-universe reference book is available wherever books are sold this month.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “Take a journey through the light side of the Force to learn the history of the Jedi Order and its allies, as told from the perspective of one of the Order’s most famous individuals, Luke Skywalker.
This comprehensive guide to the Jedi contains a wealth of knowledge told from Luke Skywalker’s perspective, to include introductions to other famous light-side characters such as Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, and more. Featuring captivating illustrations and a detailed history of the Jedi, this book provides important information about the mysterious Order and the Force.
UPDATED EDITION: This completely redesigned edition of Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi includes all-new information conveyed through recent TV series, publishing, and films released since the first edition.”
May 12 – Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith: The Chronicles of Emperor Palpatine
An updated version of the 2021 in-universe reference book by Sheev Palpatine is available wherever books are sold this month.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “Take a journey through the dark side to learn the history of the Sith and its evil allies, as told from the perspective of Emperor Palpatine . . . otherwise known as Darth Sidious.
Explore the collected knowledge of the dark side, with imagery featuring its most mysterious figures. Learn about infamous Sith practitioners—such as Darth Maul, Asajj Ventress, Darth Vader, and Kylo Ren—and discover the powerful, and sometimes unnatural, Force abilities wielded by Sith Lords. Uncover the captivating stories behind some of the galaxy’s most diabolical villains in Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith.
UPDATED EDITION: This completely redesigned edition of Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith includes all-new information conveyed through recent TV series, publishing, and films released since the first edition.”
May 12 – Thrawn: The Manga, Vol. 1
Man Tsang’s manga adaptation of Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn novel from 2017 will be published in the U.K. this
May 13 – Shadow of Maul 3
Fresh off the Season 1 finale of Maul – Shadow Lord, the third issue of the prequel comic written by written by Benjamin Percy, illustrated by Madibek Musabekov, and published by Marvel Comics will be published on May 13.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “BETRAYAL ON JANIX!
LAWSON is hunted by an assassin and an officer from his own department!
Help comes from an unlikely ally — a crime lord named VARIO, who has his own hidden agenda.
And MAUL begins his preparation for a job in Janix by kidnapping a member of the police force!”
May 19 – Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1
A new Omnibus collecting Legends comics taking place from the Legacy era will delight Star Wars fans this month.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “Head far into the future of a galaxy long ago!
A new evil has arisen, shattering a resurgent Empire and seeking to put an end to the Jedi. The Sith Lord Darth Krayt sits on the throne. Only one hope remains: the last remaining heir to the Skywalker legacy. Cade Skywalker may be strong in the Force — but years after a tragedy, he is a bounty hunter working with Jariah Syn and Deliah Blue. Reluctantly finding himself at the center of galactic turmoil may force Cade to embrace his heritage. But will the path on which he embarks be one of redemption or damnation? As Krayt, now Emperor after a bloody coup, sets out to teach the galaxy a lesson in obedience, will a hidden temple lead Cade to find Jedi for a new age? And when the era-spanning Celeste Morne arrives, will she be the secret weapon that will help take down Krayt?
COLLECTING: Star Wars: Legacy (2006) #0, 0-1/2, 1-36, 41″
May 19 – Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent trade paperback
Issues 1-5 of Cherish Chen’s Doctor Aphra series are collected in this new trade paperback.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “A bold new start to Doctor Aphra’s adventures in the wake of Return of the Jedi!
Finally out from Darth Vader’s shadow, the opportunities are limitless for everybody’s favorite rogue archaeologist, Doctor Aphra — newest agent of the New Republic?! Is Aphra’s heart truly in her new status quo? Find out as she teams up with legendary rebels, beginning with her old pal Luke Skywalker on a quest to track down a rare artifact! But an unstable underworld collector has a different plan. Can Aphra truly be trusted, or will she betray her Jedi friend for a chance at the prize? Then Aphra teams with Han Solo on a mission to return a prized piece of art to a gangster from the smuggler’s past! And when she and Chewbacca are tasked with providing security for a vital diplomatic mission on a remote desert kingdom, a mystery saboteur with a connection to Aphra threatens to upend the whole event!”
May 19 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Official Funko POP! Coloring Book
A coloring book tie-in for The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming from Funko!
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “This is the way … to unleash your creativity! Color your way through the Funko-fied world of The Mandalorian.
Celebrate The Mandalorian and its legendary cast of characters as they are transformed into adorable Funko POP! figures in Star Wars: The Mandalorian Official Funko POP! Coloring Book! Featuring over 60 illustrations of the most iconic characters and scenes from The Mandalorian in Funko form, this coloring book offers hours of fun in the galaxy far, far away. Relive your favorite Funko-fied moments, whether that’s when Din Djarin first encountered Grogu, when Grogu uses the Force, or when the clan of two meets Luke Skywalker. Break out your colored pencils and get coloring … the Funko way.”
May 22 – The Mandalorian and Grogu
Star Wars returns to the big screen after seven years when The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters this May!
May 26 – Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures — The Complete Phase III Part 1
The entirety of The High Republic Adventures (2023) comic is compiled in this new trade paperback.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “The thrilling opening act of Phase III of the High Republic Adventures comics saga is collected here! Join heroes from across the galaxy as they fight for freedom from the Nihil’s reign!
One year after the fall of Starlight Beacon, the High Republic is in peril!
Marchion Ro and his Nihil marauders continue to advance further into Republic space, leaving destruction in their wake. Meanwhile, the Jedi are kept at bay by terrifying Nameless creatures that prey on their connection to the Force.
But a growing movement seeks to free the galaxy from Ro’s oppression!
On the planet Eriadu, Zeen Mrala and Jedi Knight Qort look for powerful allies to join the fight against the Nihil. In their search, they find evidence that their friends, presumed dead, may have survived the fall of Starlight Beacon! Who are the survivors, and where have they been all this time?
Meanwhile, Alys “Crash” Ongwa and her ragtag crew hunt down Nihil commanders on Corellia. But when Crash’s mission leads her to the notorious Krix Kamerat, she joins forces with her enemy in the hopes of catching Marchion Ro! How far will Crash follow her vengeful path?
And behind the impenetrable barrier of the Stormwall, former Jedi Ty Yorrick is content to hunt monsters in exchange for credits galore. That is, until she stumbles upon a mission that forces her to take a stand against the Nihil and confront her troubled past!”
May 26 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Visual Guide
The Visual Guide of The Mandalorian will debut in the U.S. after hitting U.K. book stores last month.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this must-have guide to the Disney+ phenomenon is packed with fascinating new insights and exclusive imagery.
Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin’s beskar armor. Learn more about the iconic child, Grogu. Discover the secrets of the Mandalorian code of honor known as the Way. Examine the functional workings of the Razor Crest. Meet the deadly Fennec Shand and the ruthless Moff Gideon, and much more.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Visual Guide is the perfect gift for fans of all ages, and will be released in time to celebrate their next adventure in movie theaters, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.”
May 27 – Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire 2
Embrace the new era for Galaxy’s Edge with this new comic written by Ethan Sacks, illustrated by Roi Mercado and Jethro Morales.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “HUNTED BY DARTH VADER!
PRINCESS LEIA, CHEWBACCA, ARTOO-DETOO and SEE-THREEPIO scramble to track down an informant in the BLACK SPIRE OUTPOST!
Will they escape a trap set by VADER himself?
What is Oga’s grand plan to play both the Rebellion and the Empire?”
May 27 – The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders 2
The second issue of the new High Republic comic series written by George Mann, illustrated by Partha Pratim, Jagdish Kumar, and Michael Atiyeh, and published by Dark Horse Comics arrives late May.
The publisher’s summary is as follows: “On their way to investigate a mysterious comms disturbance, the Pathfinder team is caught in a hyperspace abnormality! As the abnormality and its monstrous inhabitants threaten to trap the Pathfinders forever, they send a desperate distress call into the galaxy… and the answer comes in the form of a fan-favorite High Republic character! Can the team escape before they are lost to the darkness between the stars?”
For reference, a condensed list of upcoming Star Wars projects releasing in May 2026 without descriptions is included below….
May 4 – Maul – Shadow Lord: “Chapter 9: Strange Allies” and “Chapter 10: Finale”
May 5 – The Mandalorian: The Manga, Vol. 4
May 5 – Star Wars Insider 237
May 6 – Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch—Rogue Agents 3
May 6 – Rogue One – Cassian Andor 1
May 12 – Star Wars: Out of the Darkness
May 12 – Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures — The Complete Phase II
May 12 – Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi: The Chronicles of Luke Skywalker
May 12 – Star Wars: The Secrets of the Sith: The Chronicles of Emperor Palpatine
May 12 – Thrawn: The Manga, Vol. 1
May 13 – Shadow of Maul 3
May 19 – Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1
May 19 – Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent trade paperback
May 19 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Official Funko POP! Coloring Book
May 22 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
May 26 – Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures — The Complete Phase III Part 1
May 26 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Visual Guide
May 27 – Galaxy’s Edge – Echoes of the Empire 2
May 27 – The High Republic Adventures – Pathfinders 2