Temuera Morrison confirms he will not return as Boba Fett in the next Star Wars film centered on the Mandalorian and Grogu
Since his surprise return in the second season of The Mandalorian, Boba Fett was once again one of the most anticipated characters in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars. However, The excitement quickly faded with the premiere of The Book of Boba Fett, a series that promised to explore subsequent events Return of the Jedibut which ended up being met with mixed reviews. Now, hopes of seeing the iconic bounty hunter on the big screen alongside Din Djarin and Grogu have been completely dashed.
The end of a dream for the fans
Temuera Morrison has confirmed that he will not be reprising his role in the long-awaited film The Mandalorian and Grogu. During his appearance at the From Clone Troopers to Bounty Hunters panel at Fan Expo Chicago, the actor revealed that he hasn’t received any news regarding a possible return, not even for a second season of his own series. Morrison said: “I’m still waiting for a phone call actually. I think they put us on hold for a while. Maybe we’ll be back up and running later.”
This announcement has generated several speculations if the reactions are lukewarm to The Book of Boba Fett influenced the decision to leave the character out of future productions. Despite Boba Fett is one of the most iconic names in the world Star Wars, His solo series failed to capture the essence that fans expected, and that could have sealed its fate in the expanding universe of Star Wars.
Why is Boba Fett excluded?
The narration of The Book of Boba Fett focusing on the character’s rise as a “Daimyo” on Tatooine, taking over from Jabba the Hutt. However, many agree The series shined brightest when it left Fett aside to focus on Din Djarin and Grogu, characters who quickly became the public’s favorites. In fact, Fett’s absence in season 3 The Mandalorian It had already been a sign of his possible departure from the main focus.
Morrison, who has criticized the way Mandalorian has encroached on his own series, has made clear his intention to reclaim the spotlight if he ever crossed paths with Din Djarin again. “I would love for my character to visit the Mandalorian, Fort Mando or something, and also go there and give a real kick in the ass. Just like he did, he came on my show and stole an episode of my show, so I would love to do the same thing,” the actor said at a convention in London.
Despite his enthusiasm, Din Djarin’s popularity has far surpassed that of Boba Fett, which raises questions about Morrison’s willingness to reprise a supporting role in this vast universe. With the narrative increasingly focused on new characters and story arcs, it feels like the iconic bounty hunter has been relegated to the background, at least for now.
The Future of The Mandalorian and Grogu
With Boba Fett’s absence confirmed, the next movie The Mandalorian and Grogu continues to generate expectations. Even without many details revealed, The film promises to continue the story of Din Djarin and Grogu, maintaining the style that captured the imagination of fans. It is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. and it is expected to be one of the big events of the year for fans of Star Wars.
Without Boba Fett in the mix, Attention will clearly be focused on the characters who have kept the flame alive Star Wars in the modern era, giving way to a new generation of heroes and villains in a galaxy far, far away.