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Disney and Lucasfilm Settle Gina Carano’s Lawsuit

Both sides have sought dismissal with prejudice of Carano’s suit, keeping terms confidential, signaling a potential return to collaboration.

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Gina Carano appears as bounty hunter Cara Dune in a scene from "The Mandalorian."

Overview

  • Carano sued Disney and Lucasfilm in February 2024 alleging wrongful termination and discrimination after her firing from The Mandalorian in February 2021 over controversial social media posts.
  • On August 7, 2025, the parties filed a joint court stipulation to dismiss the action with prejudice, pending a judge’s approval.
  • Neither Disney, Lucasfilm nor Carano’s representatives disclosed the details of the settlement.
  • Elon Musk’s X Corporation funded Carano’s legal fees throughout the year-and-a-half dispute.
  • Lucasfilm said it looks forward to identifying opportunities to work with Carano now that the lawsuit has been resolved.