Will Gina Carano return to Star Wars after Disney lawsuit settlement?
Gina Garano as Gina Dune in The Mandalorian. Credit: Disney+
Could Gina Carano return to the Star Wars universe? After a high-profile lawsuit over her firing from The Mandalorian, Disney and Lucasfilm have reached a settlement with the actress. While details remain confidential, both sides have expressed openness to future collaboration, fueling speculation among fans and insiders alike.
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Gina Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in The Mandalorian, settled her wrongful termination lawsuit with Disney and Lucasfilm on August 7, 2025.
Lucasfilm praised Carano’s professionalism, noting she was “always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff” and expressed a readiness to explore new opportunities together now that the lawsuit has concluded. Carano responded, calling the settlement “the best outcome for all parties involved” and thanked Elon Musk for funding her legal battle.
However, the agreement’s terms remain undisclosed, and there’s no official confirmation that she will reprise her role as Cara Dune, or appear in any Star Wars project.
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What This Means for Cara Dune’s Return
With the legal dispute behind them, Carano’s path back to Star Wars is now possible but far from assured. Lucasfilm’s statement, “we look forward to identifying opportunities to work together … in the near future”, hints at openness without committing to specifics.
Fans have seized upon the possibility of her return in rumored spin-offs like Rangers of the New Republic, where Cara Dune was originally expected to appear. Yet for now, these remain speculative. Disney appears cautious, weighing public sentiment and brand values before making any casting decisions.
For now, fans can hope, but until casting announcements are made or scripts penned, Gina Carano’s comeback remains an open, intriguing possibility rather than reality.
