When The Mandalorian premiered in 2019, Disney's Star Wars streaming strategy looked unstoppable. The series became an instant success, turning Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu into two of the franchise's most popular characters while helping establish Disney+ as the new home of Star Wars. But the years that followed delivered a more mixed picture.
Disney+ Star Wars Streaming Era Culminates in Box Office Disaster
Although shows such as Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), Ahsoka (2023), and The Acolyte (2024) generated plenty of attention, they still struggled to earn the same level of enthusiasm as The Mandalorian. Even the third season of Lucasfilm's flagship series divided audiences.
But the challenges facing Star Wars on streaming have now extended beyond television. The Mandalorian & Grogu (2025), which brought the Disney+ era to theaters, opened over Memorial Day weekend with $98.1 million. While still a sizable debut, it marked the franchise's weakest opening since Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), which earned roughly $170 million across the same four-day holiday.
To date, The Mandalorian & Grogu has grossed $315.1 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $165 million.
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Among the many Disney+ projects released during this period, one series continues to stand out as a turning point for many fans: The Book of Boba Fett (2021).
The spinoff brought Temuera Morrison back as the legendary bounty hunter after his return in The Mandalorian. Set on Tatooine, the story followed Boba Fett's attempt to establish himself as the new ruler of Jabba the Hutt's former criminal empire.
Anticipation was high, as Boba Fett had remained one of Star Wars‘ most recognizable characters for decades despite limited screen time in the original trilogy. After surviving the sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi (1983), fans were eager to see him finally take center stage.
Instead, the series received a mixed response. Some viewers questioned its portrayal of Boba Fett, while others were surprised by how heavily the story shifted toward Din Djarin during its later episodes. Years later, a second season still appears unlikely.
No Plans for The Book of Boba Fett Season 2
Earlier this year, Morrison revealed that Lucasfilm had not contacted him regarding any future appearances and suggested that Boba Fett has effectively been placed on the sidelines for the time being. The character was also notably absent from The Mandalorian & Grogu.
However, The Book of Boba Fett is preparing for an unexpected return in another format.
Marvel Comics recently announced a seven-issue adaptation of the Disney+ series. The first issue is scheduled to arrive on September 9, 2026, with the remaining installments expected to continue into 2027. Unlike previous Boba Fett comics, this series will directly adapt the television show. Each issue will correspond to one episode, making it a retelling of the Disney+ storyline rather than a sequel or continuation.
Whether or not Boba Fett returns to live action anytime soon, the character's story is set to continue on the page.
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