Star Warsfans, particularly of aClone Warspersuasion, are wondering whether the Disney+ seriesThe Bad Batchwill address Cad Baneâs unaired showdown with Boba Fett, which ended ambiguously.
Clone WarsandRebelsproducer Dave Filoni released the unaired clip between Bane and Fett during the âAnimated Origins and Unexpected Fatesâ panel as part of Star Wars Celebration in 2017.
Episode 6 ofThe Bad Batch, which aired at the start of the month, welcomed twoClone Warscharacters into the mix, and fans have been discussing whether their arrival could revive Cad Bane in the franchise.
Cad Baneis known as a Duros bounty hunter who was alive and kicking during the Clone Wars.
His reputation as one of the galaxyâs most-skilled bounty hunters lead him to have multiple melees with Jedi, including Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker.
Bane also had a short-lived union with Darth Maul, and Palliduvan bounty hunter Aurra Sing.
What Happened During the Unaired Bane vs Boba FettClone WarsScene?
Dave Filoni has a penchant for teasing theStar Warscommunity, and the unaired battle between Bane and Fett was not only a spectacle to watch, but it also created a thick air of uncertainty surrounding Baneâs survival.
During the scene, Boba Fett confronts Bane who is holding hostages. In addition to Bossk showing up to help out, Fett attempts to negotiate with Bane to let the hostages go. The scene ends with a western-styled shoot-out, resulting in both bounty hunters being shot.
Because weâve seen Boba Fett appear after the events of the Clone Wars, it is safe to say he survived, but Bane has not been seen since.
Spoilers Ahead
Update:Cad Bane has appeared inThe Bad Batch’s release of episode 8 today, confirming that the character is alive and well.
The Bad Batchepisode 6 saw Clone Force 99 arrive at Han Soloâs planet Corellia in search of a tactical droid. The team are soon joined byClone Warscharacters Trace and Rafa Martez, who are also searching for the droid.
The sisters were introduced duringClone Warsseason 7, and itâs known that their parentsâ transport ship crashed at the hands of Cad Bane. The bounty hunter shot at the ship during his escape from the Order, which inevitably led to their demise.
While the sistersâ arrival doesnât provide an immediate answer to Baneâs status, it does create a link to the character that could be followed.The Bad Batchcould also acknowledge the unreleased clip which would confirm it as canon, or reintroduce the character as if the showdown never happened.
Since Baneâs death has not been confirmed by Filoni, there is enough reason to believe that he is still alive, and his story could be picked up again byThe Bad Batchor a future project.
