Star Wars Brings Back Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian & Grogu

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Star Wars is reviving one of George Lucas’ most unusual and controversial characters — Rotta the Hutt, the baby Hutt introduced in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008). After being ignored for over 16 years, Rotta is set to return in 2026’s The Mandalorian & Grogu, marking a surprising comeback in the franchise.

Once disliked and largely forgotten by fans, Rotta’s return signals a bold move by Lucasfilm as Star Wars expands its post-Return of the Jedi storyline.

Who Is Rotta the Hutt?

Rotta the Hutt was created by George Lucas and Dave Filoni and first appeared in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film. He is Jabba the Hutt’s son and heir to the Hutt criminal empire.

In the movie, Rotta is kidnapped as part of Count Dooku’s plan to frame the Jedi. The goal was to turn Jabba against the Republic. However, Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano rescue Rotta, restore the Jedi’s reputation, and return him safely to Jabba.

As a result, Jabba allows the Republic to use Hutt-controlled space, which later helps shape the rise of the Empire.

Star Wars Brings Back Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian & Grogu

Why Fans Disliked Rotta

While The Clone Wars series later gained a strong fan following, the 2008 movie received heavy criticism. Many viewers disliked its humor — especially jokes about Rotta’s smell — and the tone felt childish to some fans.

Rotta was even nicknamed “Stinky” by Ahsoka, which further fueled fan backlash. Unlike Ahsoka, whose reputation improved over time, Rotta never recovered from early criticism and only appeared briefly afterward.

Since he never appeared in the original trilogy or sequel films, fans assumed he was quietly written out of canon — until now.

Why Rotta Is Returning Now

Rotta the Hutt will return in The Mandalorian & Grogu, Star Wars’ upcoming theatrical comeback. His return fits the franchise’s pattern of bringing animated or forgotten characters into live-action.

Even more surprising, Rotta will be voiced by Jeremy Allen White (from The Bear), suggesting the character will play a major and serious role this time — not just comic relief.

Early teasers hint that Rotta has grown into a gladiator, marking a dramatic shift from his original portrayal.

How Rotta Fits into the Current Star Wars Timeline

In the current timeline:

  • Boba Fett controls Jabba’s former territory on Tatooine

  • Jabba’s cousins (The Twins) previously attempted to reclaim the empire

  • The Hutt crime syndicate has weakened since Jabba’s death

This raises a major question:
Why wasn’t Jabba’s son Rotta considered the true heir?

Possible explanations include:

  • Rotta distanced himself from Hutt crime

  • He rejected his father’s alliance with the Empire

  • He chose a different life after being saved by the Jedi

His absence from key comic storylines also suggests he cut ties with the Hutt Council long ago.

Rotta’s Potential Role in The Mandalorian & Grogu

Rotta’s return could connect multiple Star Wars storylines, including:

  • The Mandalorian

  • The Book of Boba Fett

  • Ahsoka

  • Future crossover projects

Since Ahsoka Tano once saved Rotta, the film could explore a reunion between them. Rotta may also cross paths with Din Djarin and Grogu, expanding his role in the larger Star Wars universe.

There is even speculation that Rotta could become Star Wars’ first heroic Hutt, using his power and wealth to support the Resistance.

Could Rotta Become an Important Star Wars Character?

While Rotta began as a disliked retcon, his comeback offers a chance to rebuild the character into something meaningful.

He could:

  • Become a redeemed Hutt leader

  • Help fund or support future Resistance efforts

  • Serve as a unique moral contrast to Jabba’s criminal legacy

If handled well, Rotta could evolve into one of Star Wars’ most unexpected and interesting characters.

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