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Rotta the Huttlet made his debut in the 2008 animated feature “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” which also launched the acclaimed series by the same name. While many “Star Wars” enthusiasts are familiar with Jabba the Hutt, the infamous crime lord from Tatooine, they might not know about the long-standing legacy of the Hutt species. Rotta, who will be brought to life by Jeremy Allen White from “The Bear” in the upcoming film “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” is actually Jabba’s son.
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In “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Rotta is kidnapped by Count Dooku and his separatist allies during tense negotiations between the Republic and the Hutts. Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, along with his apprentice Ahsoka Tano, manage to save Rotta and thwart Dooku’s plans. At this point, Rotta is essentially a Huttese toddler, affectionately nicknamed “Stinky” by Tano. Due to his young age, Anakin is able to carry the pint-sized Hutt on his back during their escape.
Details about Rotta’s life post-Clone Wars remain sparse, except that he survived through the transition to the New Republic era, staying close to his father during the war. Despite this, Rotta’s connections to the central saga make him a fitting addition to “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” set to hit theaters in 2026. A recent teaser trailer revealed a striking image of a muscular Hutt in a brightly lit arena—this is Rotta, now fully grown and seemingly carving out a life as a gladiator. His battle scars tell the story of numerous confrontations he’s faced by this time.
Rotta is poised to become a crucial ally for Din Djarin and Grogu as they navigate the power vacuum left by Jabba’s demise in “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” Given his early connection to Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, it’s hoped that Rotta will be more of a friend than foe. However, much can change from childhood to adulthood. Interestingly, unlike other Hutts portrayed on screen, Rotta is noted for his agility. Jeremy Allen White revealed on “The Graham Norton Show” that Rotta “can move quickly” and is “broader” than typical Hutts, signaling a new kind of Hutt character for fans to anticipate.
The Mandalorian and Grogu — and Rotta
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Not much is known about Rotta’s life following the Clone Wars, only that he was alive as the galaxy shifted into the New Republic era and that he spent the duration of the war alongside his father. However, he still has interesting ties to the main storylines of the franchise, so he’s a perfect choice to be included in “The Mandalorian & Gorgu,” which will be released in cineplexes in 2026. In a recent teaser trailer, fans spotted a shot of an incredibly muscular Hutt occupying the center of a lit arena — this is Rotta the Hutt, all grown up and apparently working as a gladiator. The scarring on his face suggests that he’s been in his fair share of battles by the time we catch up with him.
Rotta will likely be an essential connection for Din Djarin and Grogu as they work to stabilize the Huttese power vacuum that arose following Jabba’s death in “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” Hopefully, Rotta will serve as more of an ally than an enemy, given the early bond he built with Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, but a lot can change about a person between infancy and adulthood. What’s interesting is that, unlike other Hutts we’ve seen on the big screen, Rotta is apparently very spry. “Rotta can move quickly,” Jeremy Allen White confirmed during an appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” adding that he’s “broader” than your average Hutt.
