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Disney and Gina Carano Reach Confidential Settlement in Mandalorian Lawsuit

It concludes Carano’s suit with prejudice, paving the way for possible future partnerships with Lucasfilm.

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Overview

  • Carano sued Disney and Lucasfilm in February 2024 alleging wrongful termination and sex discrimination after her 2021 firing from The Mandalorian over controversial social media posts.
  • Elon Musk funded Carano’s legal challenge through X as part of his initiative to back free-speech lawsuits for platform users.
  • In a joint court filing on August 7, the parties stipulated to dismiss the case with prejudice, preventing any refiling of her claims.
  • Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, with neither side revealing financial or contractual details of the agreement.
  • Lucasfilm praised Carano’s professionalism and stated it looks forward to identifying opportunities to work with her in the near future.