7 months ago
Kennedy Steps Down as Lucasfilm President
Kathleen Kennedy, who has been the president of Lucasfilm since 2012, is stepping down from her role.
She will now focus on producing movies.
Dave Filoni, who helped create 'The Mandalorian,' and Lynwen Brennan, who oversees business operations, will take over as the new leaders of Lucasfilm.
They will be in charge of making new 'Star Wars' movies and TV shows.
Kennedy oversaw the making of several successful 'Star Wars' movies and TV series.
There are new 'Star Wars' movies coming out in the future, including one about 'The Mandalorian' and another one called 'Star Wars: Starfighter.'
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm and will become a full-time producer.
Dave Filoni, co-creator of 'The Mandalorian,' is named the new president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm.
Lynwen Brennan will continue as co-president, overseeing business operations.
New 'Star Wars' movies in development include 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and 'Star Wars: Starfighter.'
Kennedy oversaw the production of five 'Star Wars' films that grossed a combined $5.9 billion.
- Who
- Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, Lynwen Brennan
- What
- Kathleen Kennedy stepping down as Lucasfilm president, Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan named new leaders
- Where
- Lucasfilm, a subsidiary of Walt Disney
- When
- This week
- Why
- To focus on producing and to ensure a seamless transition of leadership
Key facts
- Kathleen Kennedy
- Stepping down as Lucasfilm president, becoming full-time producer
- Dave Filoni
- New Lucasfilm president and chief creative officer
- Lynwen Brennan
- Co-president of Lucasfilm, oversees business operations
- Lucasfilm
- Producer of Star Wars films and TV series
- The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Upcoming Star Wars film, co-written by Filoni, releasing May 22, 2026
- Star Wars: Starfighter
- Upcoming Star Wars film, featuring Ryan Gosling, releasing May 28, 2027
- Star Wars Franchise
- Over $10.3 billion in global box office receipts
- Lucasfilm Films under Kennedy
- Five films grossed a combined $5.9 billion
Quotes
Kathleen Kennedy
Former president of Lucasfilm and longtime producer
“When George Lucas asked me to take over Lucasfilm upon his retirement, I couldn’t have imagined what lay ahead. It has been a true privilege to spend more than a decade working alongside the extraordinary talent at Lucasfilm.”
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Dave Filoni
New president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm
“From Rey to Grogu, Kathy has overseen the greatest expansion in Star Wars storytelling on-screen that we have ever seen. I am incredibly grateful to Kathy, George, Bob Iger, and Alan Bergman for their trust and the opportunity to lead Lucasfilm in this new role, doing a job I truly love. May the Force be with you.”
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Sources
Kennedy stepping down as president of Star Wars producer Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm passes ‘Star Wars’ torch to new leaders
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