Recent reports suggest that Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy is considering stepping down by the end of 2025. According to Puck News, the veteran film producer is set to retire at the conclusion of her current contract. It's noted that Kennedy had contemplated retiring in 2024, but chose to delay the decision. While a source close to Kennedy, as reported by Variety, dismissed Puck's story as "pure speculation," The Hollywood Reporter corroborated the news.
Kennedy took the helm at Lucasfilm in 2012, initially as co-chair alongside George Lucas. After Lucas's departure, she was promoted to president and has since steered the Star Wars franchise. Her leadership has seen the release of the sequel trilogy, including Star Wars Episodes 7-9, and the launch of the franchise's streaming era with hits like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew. While films such as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" were box office successes, others, like "Solo: A Star Wars Story," faced financial challenges.
If Kennedy does step down, it could impact the future of several announced and rumored projects, including new movies directed by James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as an untitled Rey movie that has yet to fully take shape. Upcoming Star Wars projects include "The Mandalorian & Grogu" and a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg.
Before joining Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall. Her production credits include iconic films such as E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future, among other 90s classics, earning her eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.
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