Gina Carano Settles with Disney: Could Cara Dune Return to The Mandalorian?

Gina Carano, the former MMA fighter and actor best known to Star Wars fans as Cara Dune from The Mandalorian, has officially settled her lawsuit with Disney and Lucasfilm. This legal battle started after Carano was fired from the Disney Plus series in 2021 over a series of controversial social-media posts. While the details of the settlement remain private, both sides have left the door open for a possible future collaboration—though nothing is confirmed just yet. If you’re wondering whether Cara Dune will make a return to the Star Wars universe, here’s what we know so far.

• Gina Carano, Disney, and Lucasfilm have settled a lawsuit after her firing from The Mandalorian
• The terms of the settlement are confidential
• Lucasfilm’s statement hints at possible future work with Carano, but no plans are set
• Carano was removed from the show due to controversial social media activity
• She responded to the settlement on X (formerly Twitter)

The Lawsuit and Its Background

Back in 2021, Gina Carano was let go from The Mandalorian after a series of posts on social media. These included sharing anti-masking memes during the height of COVID-19 discussions, claiming Donald Trump lost the 2020 election due to voter fraud, and adding “boop/bop/beep” to her username to mock pronouns in bios. The final straw for Disney came when Carano posted on Instagram, comparing being a Republican online in 2021 to being a Jewish citizen during the Holocaust. Disney called her posts “abhorrent and unacceptable,” which led to her removal from the series.

The Settlement

After her firing, Carano filed a lawsuit against Disney and Lucasfilm, alleging wrongful termination and claiming that other stars were not held to the same standard. Her lawsuit was notably funded by Elon Musk. She demanded either reinstatement in The Mandalorian or a significant financial settlement. Now, according to a report in Variety, both sides have reached a mutual agreement. The specifics remain under wraps.

Lucasfilm’s Statement

Lucasfilm provided a carefully worded statement to Variety:

“The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Gina Carano to resolve the issues in her pending lawsuit against the companies. Ms. Carano was always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff, and she worked hard to perfect her craft while treating her colleagues with kindness and respect. With this lawsuit concluded, we look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms. Carano in the near future.”

What’s Next?

So, does this mean we’ll see Cara Dune back in the Star Wars galaxy? For now, there are no concrete plans. However, the language in Lucasfilm’s statement leaves the possibility open. Carano herself posted on X:

… and the truth shall set you free. 😊🫶

— Gina Carano 🕯 (@ginacarano) August 7, 2025

For now, fans will have to wait and see if any new developments arise. Given Carano’s history of sharing updates on social media, more news could drop in the coming months—whether or not it means a return for Cara Dune.