Reports suggest Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy plans to step down by the end of 2025, concluding her tenure at the end of her current contract. While Puck News initially reported this, Variety cited a source close to Kennedy disputing the claim as "pure speculation." However, The Hollywood Reporter subsequently corroborated Puck's report.
Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012, initially co-chairing the studio with George Lucas before assuming the presidency upon his departure. Her leadership oversaw the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII-IX) and the launch of Star Wars' streaming content, including The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew. While some projects, such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, achieved massive success, others, like Solo: A Star Wars Story, faced box office disappointment.
Her potential departure raises questions about the future of several announced and rumored Star Wars projects, including films from James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as the previously announced Rey film.
Upcoming Star Wars projects include The Mandalorian & Grogu and a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg.
Before Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment, producing numerous iconic films such as E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future. Her extensive career includes eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.
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