Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, is reportedly planning to step down by the end of 2025. According to Puck News, the veteran film producer intends to retire at the end of her current contract. While Puck claims Kennedy previously considered retirement in 2024, a source close to Kennedy cited by Variety calls this "pure speculation." However, The Hollywood Reporter corroborated Puck's report.
Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012, initially serving as co-chair alongside George Lucas. Following Lucas's departure, she became president, overseeing the studio's output ever since.
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Her tenure has encompassed the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII-IX) and the launch of Star Wars' streaming era, including shows like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Key. While films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens were box office triumphs, others, such as Solo: A Star Wars Story, faced less success.
Kennedy's potential departure raises questions about the future of announced and rumored projects, including films from James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as the previously announced, but delayed, Rey film.
Upcoming Star Wars projects include The Mandalorian & Grogu and a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg.
Before Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, producing iconic films like E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future. Her contributions have earned her eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.
