Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, is reportedly planning to step down by the end of 2025. According to Puck News, the veteran film producer intends to retire at the end of her current contract. While Puck reports Kennedy previously considered retiring in 2024, a source close to Kennedy cited by Variety described Puck's report as "pure speculation." However, The Hollywood Reporter corroborated Puck's reporting.
Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012 as co-chair alongside George Lucas, subsequently becoming president after Lucas's departure. Her leadership oversaw the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII-IX) and the launch of the successful Star Wars streaming series, 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 Star Wars projects, including films from James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as the previously announced, but currently developing, Rey film.
Upcoming Star Wars projects include The Mandalorian & Grogu and a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg.
Before Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, producing numerous iconic films such as E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future. Her work has garnered eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.
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