Gina Carano was removed from The Mandalorian in 2021 after a series of controversial social media posts sparked widespread backlash. One post compared the treatment of conservatives in the United States to the persecution of Jewish people during the Holocaust, leading to calls for her dismissal under the hashtag 'FireGinaCarano'. She also faced criticism for changing her social media bio in a way that many interpreted as mocking gender pronouns, though she said it referenced a popular droid character from the Star Wars franchise.

Following her departure, her character's absence was explained within the show’s storyline. Three years later, Carano filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the studio behind the series, claiming she had been punished for expressing her views. She publicly stated that Elon Musk helped fund the legal action.

The lawsuit was eventually settled for an undisclosed amount. Carano described the resolution as the 'best outcome' and said she was ready to move forward with her career. In recent years, she has returned to her roots in martial arts and competed in a high-profile fight featured in a live streaming event.