Gina Carano, known for her role as Cara Dune in the first two seasons of The Mandalorian, faced significant backlash after making a series of controversial statements. This led to Disney terminating her contract, prompting Carano to file a lawsuit against the studio, claiming wrongful termination and discrimination. The legal proceedings were scheduled to commence in September, but a recent development indicates that Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Company have successfully reached a mutual agreement to resolve their legal issues with the actress.

In a joint statement, the studios expressed, “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,” highlighting that “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.“ This statement raises curiosity about the potential for her return to the Disney family.

Could Gina Carano be reinstated by Disney? The original lawsuit, filed last year, included a request for the court to mandate that Lucasfilm rehire her as Cara Dune on The Mandalorian and sought at least $75,000 in punitive damages. The specifics of the agreement reached between the two parties remain undisclosed, leaving fans wondering whether any aspects of this arrangement involve a potential return to the Star Wars universe.

Update: Gina Carano shared her thoughts in a statement, expressing:

I have come to an agreement with Disney/Lucasfilm which I believe is the best outcome for all parties involved. I hope this brings some healing to the force.

I want to extend my deepest most heartfelt gratitude to Elon Musk, a man I’ve never met, who did this Good Samaritan deed for me in funding my lawsuit.

Thank you Mr. Musk and X for backing my case and asking for nothing in return.

To my lawyers at Schaerr|Jaffe who walked me through this unknown territory, thank you for your wisdom and guidance.

I am humbled and grateful to God for His love and grace in this outcome.

I’d like to thank you all for your unrelenting support throughout my life and career, you’ve been the heartbeat that has kept my story alive. I hope to make you proud.

I am excited to flip the page and move onto the next chapter. My desires remain in the arts, which is where I hope you will join me.

Yes, I’m smiling.

Before her termination, Carano was anticipated to star in Star Wars: Rangers of the New Republic, a live-action series that was announced in 2020. However, following the controversy, the series was canceled. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy noted that while scripts were never developed for the series, some concepts and ideas from it might be integrated into future episodes of The Mandalorian.

As for the future of The Mandalorian, fans eagerly await news of a potential fourth season. Meanwhile, Din Djarin (played by Pedro Pascal) and Grogu will be making their way to theaters in the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu. This film is set to debut on May 22, 2026, marking it as the first new Star Wars movie to be released in theaters since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker premiered in 2019.