Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Reportedly Set to Step Down by Late 2025

Feb 25, 2025 Komal Das

Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm President for over a decade, reportedly plans to retire by late 2025, as per Puck and other Hollywood trades

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Kathleen Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012, overseeing hits like The Force Awakens ($2B), The Last Jedi, and Rogue One ($1B)

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Kennedy faced backlash for Solo's flop, The Rise of Skywalker's criticism, and unfulfilled promises like Rian Johnson's trilogy and Rogue Squadron

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Star Wars films announced in 2022 remain unmade, while streaming saw hits like The Mandalorian and misses like The Book of Boba Fett

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Kennedy may announce her exit at Star Wars Celebration Japan after setbacks like Willow and Indiana Jones 5

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