- Primary Subject: John Boyega / Finn (Star Wars)
- Key Update: John Boyega recently addressed his potential return as Finn in Star Wars during a panel at MEGACON Orlando.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 23, 2026
- Quick Answer: John Boyega recently teased a Star Wars comeback at MEGACON Orlando, revealing he has already spoken with Dave Filoni about reprising his fan-favorite role as Finn.
John Boyega recently shared an exciting update on his potential return as Finn in the Star Wars franchise, years after last playing the role in The Rise of Skywalker.
As fans are patiently waiting for updates on Daisy Ridley's Rey comeback movie that is currently in the works, there have also been questions about whether Boyega is open to returning as Finn in the future. While he has criticized Disney and Lucasfilm in the past over their treatment of his character, there is still hope that he would reprise his role at some point.
Is John Boyega Finally Returning as Finn in the Star Wars Franchise?
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In a recent panel at MEGACON Orlando (via Screen Rant), Boyega was asked about the possibility of reprising the role of Finn in the Star Wars franchise.
One fan in the audience shouted enthusiastically to Boyega, "Get Dave [Filoni] on the phone," referencing the long-time Star Wars creative and the recently minted co-president of Lucasfilm.
However, interestingly, Boyega responded with, "I actually have, actually."
The actor seemingly implied that he was or is currently in active discussions with Lucasfilm about potentially returning as Finn in an upcoming Star Wars project. His brief response grabbed a lot of attention from the audience in the crowd.
He didn't reveal what kind of discussions he had with Filoni, but fans can easily presume that the main agenda was about whether he is open to reprise his fan-favorite character in the franchise.
This is an exciting update since this is a confirmation from Boyega himself that there have been conversations about the possibility of playing the role of Finn, and it would be interesting to see whether the talks will come to fruition.
What's Next for Star Wars Movies?
The next Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is slated for release in theaters on May 22 of this year. A new trailer was released last month.
In the upcoming installment, the evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
Another title on the slate is the Shawn Levy movie, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling. It is a standalone movie set in a timeline that has never been explored in Star Wars before. It is set for release in theaters in May 2027.
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