Star Wars fans were left wondering about the fate of Cad Bane after his short-lived role in The Book of Boba Fett. However, new evidence from Star Wars hints at his resurrection, leaving fans eagerly anticipating his return.

The blue-skinned Duros bounty hunter from The Clone Wars animated series made his live-action debut in Chapter 6 of The Book of Boba Fett. Unfortunately, his role was short-lived as Boba Fett bested Bane in a western-style standoff in the following episode.

The Uncertainty Of Bane’s Demise

While many believed that Cad Bane was dead after Boba Fett’s victory, some fans remained uncertain, particularly after a small red light on Bane’s chest began blinking. This led viewers to speculate that Bane had triggered a life-saving tech or that help was on the way.

Star Wars Timelines: Evidence Of Bane’s Survival

The new Star Wars Timelines book included an excerpt about Boba Fett and Cad Bane’s battle, which referred to the Duros bounty hunter as being “out of action” instead of dead. This phrasing hints at an uncertain future for the villain, but at least suggests that he still has one.

The Future Of Cad Bane In The MandoVerse

Star Wars fans are now left wondering when and where Cad Bane will return. With Star Wars Celebration 2023 setting up Thrawn as the primary antagonist in the MandoVerse, fans speculate that the Grand Admiral may have a reason to work with Bane in upcoming shows like Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, or The Mandalorian Season 4. It’s also possible that Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni may save the resurrected bounty hunter for a big-screen comeback in The Mandalorian Crossover movie, especially if this film is intended to be a Star Wars-style Endgame.

Lucasfilm Has Options For Bane’s Future

With so many projects coming down the pipeline, Lucasfilm has plenty of options for how to handle Cad Bane’s future. But for now, at least fans have official evidence pointing towards his survival and potential comeback.

Despite his apparent demise in The Book of Boba Fett, Cad Bane’s future in the Star Wars universe remains uncertain. However, evidence from Star Wars Timelines suggests that the blue-skinned Duros bounty hunter may make a return, leaving fans excited for what’s to come.