Temuera Morrison, who portrays Boba Fett, has confirmed that he will not appear in the upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu, attributing this decision to the negative reception of his own series, The Book of Boba Fett. During a panel at Fan Expo Chicago, Morrison expressed disappointment at not receiving updates regarding a potential second season and suggested that the character has been sidelined due to the show's poor performance, which holds a 66% critic rating and a mere 49% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. He noted that the fan reaction has impacted Boba Fett's future in the franchise, as Disney has not reached out to him for involvement in the new film. Morrison also reflected on his character's portrayal, stating that he felt the narrative did not align with Boba Fett's established persona. Despite expressing interest in resuming the role, it appears unlikely that Morrison will reprise his character anytime soon, especially as production for the film is already underway. The Mandalorian & Grogu is set to premiere on May 22, 2026, focusing on other central characters from the franchise.