Archive · 16 Jan 2026
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
- When
- This week
- Where
- Lucasfilm, a subsidiary of Walt Disney
- Why
- To focus on producing and to ensure a seamless transition of leadership
- 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
Sources
Star Wars Shakeup: Dave Filoni & Lynwen Brennan New Lucasfilm Presidents As Kathleen Kennedy Returns To Producing
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