Disney and Lucasfilm had plans for an R-rated movie centered around Boba Fett, the iconic Star Wars character. However, those plans were ultimately scrapped by the studio. While Boba Fett made a comeback in Disney+’s The Mandalorian, his own series, The Book of Boba Fett, received mixed reviews and left fans wanting more. Rumors had circulated about a standalone Boba Fett film in the style of Rogue One and Solo, with director James Mangold attached.

The Almost R-Rated Boba Fett Film In Development

In an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, James Mangold, who is set to direct an upcoming Star Wars movie, revealed that he had been working on a Boba Fett film that would have had a more mature tone compared to other Star Wars projects. Mangold described it as a “borderline rated-R kind of spaghetti Western” set on a single planet. It’s important to note that an R-rated Star Wars film was highly unlikely, given Disney’s ownership of the franchise.

Reasons For Scrapping The Film

Mangold mentioned that the movie was ultimately scrapped due to a “moment of corporate re-alignment” following the box office disappointment of the Han Solo movie. The decision seemed to be driven by a shift in focus towards streaming opportunities. Mangold acknowledged that the film he had envisioned didn’t align with the direction Disney wanted to take the Star Wars franchise, particularly with the success of Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian.

Mangold’s Experience With R-Rated Films

As the director of Logan, an R-rated superhero film within the Marvel brand, Mangold has experience in making mature-themed movies in primarily family-oriented genres. Fans can only speculate about the level of maturity Mangold had in mind for the Boba Fett film, considering the character’s reputation as a ruthless bounty hunter. It can be assumed that violence would have played a significant role, given the character’s nature and the film’s comparison to spaghetti westerns. While Disney would have likely released the film with a PG-13 rating, it may have pushed the boundaries of that rating, making it the most adult-oriented Star Wars film to date.

Conclusion

Disney’s plans for an R-rated Boba Fett film were ultimately abandoned, leaving fans to wonder about the potential for a grittier, more mature take on the character. While the reasons for scrapping the film were not explicitly stated, it seems that the studio decided to focus on other directions for the Star Wars franchise. Fans can still enjoy Boba Fett’s appearances in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett while looking forward to the upcoming Star Wars projects under development.