Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly planning to step down by the end of 2025. According to Puck News, the veteran film producer intends to retire at the conclusion of her current contract. Puck also claims Kennedy considered retirement in 2024 but ultimately deferred the decision. While a source close to Kennedy reportedly dismissed Puck's report as "pure speculation" to Variety, The Hollywood Reporter corroborated the story.
Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012, initially serving as co-chair alongside George Lucas. Following Lucas' departure, she was promoted to president, overseeing the Star Wars franchise ever since.
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Her tenure encompassed the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII-IX) and the launch of Star Wars' streaming era, including The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Key. While films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens achieved blockbuster success, others, such as Solo: A Star Wars Story, faced less favorable box office results.
Kennedy's potential departure raises questions about the future of several announced and rumored projects, including new films from James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as the previously announced, but currently delayed, untitled Rey film.
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, producing iconic films like E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future, among others. Her work has garnered eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.
