Summary
DuringFAN EXPO Chicago, oneStar Warsstar confirmed that they will not be appearing inThe Mandalorian & Grogu, suggesting that a major plot fromThe Mandalorianseason 2 may truly be over.The Mandalorian & Groguis the next to be released ofStar Wars’upcoming movies. At present, little is known about the movie, other than that it will followThe Mandalorianseason 3 intheStar Warstimelineand feature the titular characters. Nevertheless, it is sure to be a thrilling addition toStar Warsmovies and TV shows.
However, evidently, not all characters who are important inThe Mandalorianwill appear in the movie. Specifically, Boba Fett actor Temuera Morrison confirmed to us duringScreen Rant’sown panel “From Clone Troopers to Bounty Hunters” at FAN EXPO Chicago thathe will not be returning inThe Mandalorian & Grogu. Screen Rant is a media partner for FAN EXPO Chicago.
“I understand they’re going to do a Mando with Grogu movie next and things have changed too, there was going to be a Mando 4, and I was going to turn up in that, but as of now I’m still waiting for a phone call to be quite honest. I think we’re just put on the shelf for a little bit. Maybe we come off the shelf later.”
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The Book of Boba Fett Really Has Damaged The Character’s Future
Boba Fett has been a tremendously popular character inStar Wars. In fact, Boba Fett has appeared in a surprising number ofStar Warsshows and movies. After initially appearing in the controversialStar Wars Holiday Special, Boba Fett joined the original trilogy in bothThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi. Fett then returned to the franchise in the prequel trilogy era as a child in both live-action inStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clonesand in animation inStar Wars: The Clone Wars.
More recently, Boba Fett played a role inThe Mandalorianseason 2, which dovetailed into Fett leading his own show,The Book of Boba Fett. Given the character’s extensive history in the franchise and how beloved the character has been for decades, it makes sense thatStar Warswould have assumed that this addition toStar Wars’TV shows would be a smash hit. Unfortunately, that ended up being far from true. In truth, for many,The Book of Boba Fettwas far from being one ofStar Wars’best TV shows.
Rather, the show was largely disappointing, even (or perhaps especially) for fans of the character. Although it was interesting that Boba Fett had somehow survived his presumed death in the Sarlacc pit inReturn of the Jedi, this felt like a pattern ofStar Warsbringing back characters who had almost certainly died (among them were Darth Maul and Palpatine). Worse still, the show simply wasn’t that compelling. Boba Fett became a crime boss on Tatooine, but the plot largely fell flat.
Of course, that outcome is far from Temuera Morrison’s fault; he has been a wonderful actor for the character. Nevertheless, this show’s reception does seem to have impacted the future of the character in the franchise. As it stands, it isn’t clear whether, or to what extent, Boba Fett will return toStar Wars, although it is confirmed that he will not be inThe Mandalorian & Grogu.
This article has been updated with the full quote for context.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Cast
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
The Mandalorian
Released on June 22, 2025 The Mandalorian follows a lone gunfighter navigating the galaxy’s outer reaches after the Galactic Empire’s fall. As a skilled bounty hunter, he operates in a lawless universe, undertaking various missions on the fringes of the New Republic’s territories.
The Book of Boba Fett
After pulling himself out of the Sarlaac pit, Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) is kidnapped by the Tusken Raiders. But after gaining their trust, Boba is able to return to Tatooine and claim Jabba the Hutt’s throne with the help of Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen). The Book of Boba Fet also directly led into The Mandalorian season 3, which premiered in March 2023.
