Credit: LucasfilmDisney has quietly made a change to a Star Wars character that many fans didn’t even realize was on the chopping block—and it’s the kind of update that feels small at first, but could actually matter a lot moving forward.
Because in typical Lucasfilm fashion, this wasn’t announced with a big headline, a dramatic press release, or a flashy reveal trailer.
Instead, the change seems to have been confirmed through something much more subtle: merchandise.
And if you’ve followed Star Wars long enough, you already know that sometimes the toys spoil the canon before the shows do.
The Inquisitors Are Back… But Something’s Different
The character at the center of this update is part of the Inquisitor program—one of the most intimidating villain groups introduced into modern Star Wars storytelling.
The Inquisitors first became widely popular thanks to Star Wars Rebels (2014), where they were presented as relentless Jedi hunters working under Darth Vader’s shadow. Since then, they’ve become one of the franchise’s go-to villain groups anytime Lucasfilm wants to explore the chaos and brutality of the post-Revenge of the Sith era.
Now, they’re set to return once again in one of Disney’s most anticipated animated releases of 2026: Maul: Shadow Lord.
And this time, one specific Inquisitor is getting a surprising makeover—not visually, but in identity.
Disney Quietly Renames the Eleventh Brother
For years, fans have known this character as the Eleventh Brother, an Inquisitor who carries a striking crow-like mask design.
But according to a newly surfaced Funko Pop listing tied directly to Maul: Shadow Lord, Disney has officially changed his name.
He will no longer be referred to as the Eleventh Brother.
Instead, his new title is simply: The Crow.
That’s a pretty major shift, especially since the “Brother” titles are basically the branding of the entire Inquisitor program.
It’s not just a nickname—it’s a reclassification.
And fans immediately noticed.
Why Fans Consider This “Controversial”
The reason this feels controversial isn’t that fans are necessarily offended by the name “The Crow.”
It’s because Star Wars fans have seen this kind of thing before.
Disney has a long history of quietly adjusting canon details after the fact, especially when it comes to animated characters crossing over into newer projects. Sometimes those changes are harmless, but other times they spark arguments about whether the franchise is rewriting its own history.
In this case, the confusion comes from the fact that this character was previously identified as the Eleventh Brother through official Star Wars Insider magazine information.
So fans aren’t imagining things.
This isn’t just “internet lore.” This was considered official.
Now, suddenly, the same character is being packaged and promoted under a totally different name.
That’s the kind of update that makes people go, “Wait… are they retconning something?”
The Character’s History Makes the Change Even Stranger
The crow-masked Inquisitor first appeared in Tales of the Jedi (2022), and later showed up again in Tales of the Empire(2024).
But despite appearing on-screen, the character didn’t come with an official spoken name in those series.
Which means fans were left to connect the dots through behind-the-scenes confirmations.
And now those dots are being rearranged.
Disney hasn’t directly explained whether “The Crow” is a full replacement name, a temporary title, or simply what he’s known as at this point in the timeline.
But the merchandise labeling strongly suggests this is what Lucasfilm wants audiences calling him now.
Could “The Crow” Be a Nickname Instead?
One possible explanation is that “The Crow” is just a nickname used in the galaxy—something whispered among survivors as stories spread about this masked Jedi hunter.
That would actually make sense.
Inquisitors are meant to be feared. They operate like Imperial horror stories, showing up in the shadows and leaving destruction behind them. Giving one of them a nickname tied to his eerie mask design feels very on-brand for the tone of the era.
However, the real question is: why would Funko use the nickname instead of the official title?
Because historically, Funko tends to stick with whatever name Lucasfilm officially markets.
For example, even when characters have real names, Funko boxes often use their Imperial identity instead—like how Trilla Suduri was sold under her Inquisitor title, Second Sister, rather than her real name.
That’s why this switch stands out.
If Funko is calling him “The Crow,” there’s a good chance Lucasfilm is pushing that name forward as canon.
Maul: Shadow Lord Could Explain Everything
The timing of the change is also important because this character is expected to appear in Maul: Shadow Lord, an upcoming Disney+ animated series debuting April 6, 2026.
The show will follow Darth Maul in the years after Order 66 as he builds his criminal empire, operating outside Imperial control while the Empire begins tightening its grip across the galaxy.
Naturally, that brings trouble.
And not just from local forces—but from Inquisitors who are hunting down threats and hunting down Jedi.
The show has already confirmed that two Inquisitors will be part of the story:
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The newly renamed Crow-masked Inquisitor (formerly Eleventh Brother)
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Marrok, also known as the First Brother, who previously appeared in live-action in Ahsoka (2023)
That’s a big deal, because Marrok’s presence alone suggests Lucasfilm is treating this series as a major piece of canon—not just filler animation.
So if Lucasfilm is adjusting an Inquisitor’s name here, it could mean the character’s identity becomes more important than fans expected.
The Bigger Picture: Disney Is Refining Its Star Wars Canon Again
At the end of the day, this isn’t the kind of “Disney ruined everything” controversy.
But it is the kind of update that signals something bigger: Disney is still actively shaping what Star Wars canon looks like, even for characters that have already appeared.
And whether fans love it or hate it, the Inquisitors have become too central to modern storytelling for these details to be meaningless.
If “The Crow” is now the official identity of this character, it could mean Lucasfilm is preparing to use him more prominently going forward.
Or it could mean they’re trying to clean up confusion before Maul: Shadow Lord drops.
Either way, one thing is clear: Disney wants fans to start remembering this character differently.