Overview

• Gina Carano sued Disney and Lucasfilm in February 2024, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination after her 2021 firing from The Mandalorian.
• Disney moved in April 2024 to dismiss the suit on First Amendment grounds but a judge allowed the case to proceed toward trial.
• On August 7, 2025, Disney, Lucasfilm and Carano filed a joint motion to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice under a confidential settlement agreement.
• Neither side disclosed the terms of the agreement, though Lucasfilm said it looked forward to identifying opportunities to work with Carano in the near future.
• Elon Musk backed Carano’s legal fees through X as part of his initiative to fund cases of alleged workplace discrimination over social media posts.