The Future of Boba Fett: What's Next for The Book of Boba Fett Season 2?

The Legacy of Boba Fett

The door is open for more Boba Fett adventures in The Book of Boba Fett season 2, and here's what is known about the show's future. Temuera Morrison's debut as the famous bounty hunter came in The Mandalorian season 2 after playing his father Jango in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and the post-credits scene confirmed plans for a spinoff. Jon Favreau and Robert Rodriguez worked together to create Boba Fett's show, which began its seven-episode run on Disney+ in early 2022. Despite The Book of Boba Fett's somewhat divisive reception, there is room to continue the bounty hunter's adventures.

Boba Fett and Din Djarin.

Over the course of The Book of Boba Fett's controversial season 1, viewers saw Boba Fett attempt to take control of Tatooine as the planet's new crime lord. This included flashbacks to how he survived the Sarlacc Pit and befriended the Tuskens, and the end of the season surprised many as major Star Wars and The Mandalorian characters appeared. Given the popularity of Boba Fett and the open-ended nature of The Book of Boba Fett's finale, there seems to be a path for him to remain at the center of his own story. His Star Wars future might still include a return in The Mandalorian season 4 or The Mandalorian & Grogu movie, too.

Din Djarin and Boba Fett face the Pykes in The Book of Boba Fett episode 7.

Two years after The Book of Boba Fett's ending, there is still no word on season 2, casting doubt about if it will ever happen. The Mandalorian season 3 also neglected to bring back Boba Fett and Fennec Shand, giving the characters a long absence from Star Wars. The upcoming release of The Mandalorian & Grogu movie and potentially The Mandalorian season 4, however, could include Boba Fett and hint at where his story will go in the future. There's not been much in the way of hard news on The Book of Boba Fett season 2. Rumors began circulating in February 2023 that The Book of Boba Fett season 2 was entering production (via CBR), but one year later, these rumors still have not come to fruition. Seeing as Lucasfilm neglected to mention The Book of Boba Fett at all in their announcement of The Mandalorian & Grogu and Ahsoka season 2, it seems that any news of a potential season 2 is far, far away.

Night Wind Assassin in The Book of Boba Fett

The Uncertainty of Season 2

Lucasfilm has yet to announce plans for The Book of Boba Fett season 2. With The Mandalorian & Grogu entering production later this year and Ahsoka season 2 now in development, it seems the 'Mandoverse' is only moving further and further away from The Book of Boba Fett. Robert Rodriguez mentioned in late 2021 that The Book of Boba Fett season 2 is likely but dependent on how audiences respond to the series, and given the show's mixed reviews, it seems they were not able to get season 2 greenlit. Hardcore viewers may have responded less-than-warmly to The Book of Boba Fett, but viewer concerns aren't make-or-break for Star Wars properties. Boba's show hasn't been as overwhelmingly praised as The Mandalorian, but that's no reason a second season can't happen. Besides, for all the detractors, there are plenty of defenders of Boba Fett's solo show who want to see more - including Morrison himself and Fennec's Ming-Na Wen. Ming-Na Wen will be making her next Star Wars appearance in Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, but the fate of Fennec in live-action remains unknown.

Din Djarin's Darksaber injury in The Book of Boba Fett episode 5

If The Book of Boba Fett season 2 ever happens, the finale sets up who the core cast members should be. Temuera Morrison and Ming-Na Wen would be back to play Boba Fett and Fennec Shand, but there is also a tease that Black Krrsantan, Drash (Sophie Thatcher), and Skad (Jordan Bolger) are now part of their team permanently. These five characters could be prominently featured in a second season. Meanwhile, The Book of Boba Fett season 1 taught viewers that just about anyone could appear, so more Cad Bane, Din Djarin, and more are all possible. Given how busy Din will be apprenticing Grogu, however, he may not be as available to assist his armored friend. Timothy Olyphant's Cobb Vanth was also revealed to have survived his run-in with Cade Bane and could also make a return.

Boba Fett in The Book of Boba Fett.

What's Next for Boba Fett?

There are a few different ways the season 1 finale sets up possible storylines for The Book of Boba Fett season 2. Boba defeated the Pyke Syndicate and is accepted by all on Tatooine as their new leader. However, this comes after Fennec Shand secretly killed the leaders of other major criminal enterprises. Though his control over the sand planet seems secure, that is not likely to last without some challengers emerging. This could mean The Book of Boba Fett season 2 brings an even bigger threat to Tatooine, such as Qi'ra's Crimson Dawn. There is also a tease that Boba Fett begins to realize he isn't really cut out for this type of lifestyle and could be interested in a return to his bounty hunting ways. Perhaps The Book of Boba Fett season 2 will explore him venturing back into that territory, should the show ever receive another installment.

Din Djarin with the Darksaber in Boba Fett; Mando in The Mandalorian season 3

It's clear that the future of The Book of Boba Fett season 2 is filled with uncertainties and possibilities. While the show's return is still unconfirmed, the potential for more Boba Fett adventures continues to intrigue fans and keep the door open for new stories in the Star Wars universe.

Book of Boba Fett Episode 7 Poster