Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy Reportedly Retiring at the End of 2025

Reports indicate that Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm, plans to step down by the end of 2025, concluding her tenure at the end of her current contract. While Puck News initially reported this, Variety cited a source close to Kennedy disputing the claim as "pure speculation." However, The Hollywood Reporter subsequently corroborated Puck's reporting.

Kennedy, appointed co-chair alongside George Lucas in 2012, assumed the presidency after Lucas' departure. Her leadership oversaw the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII-IX) and the launch of Star Wars' streaming initiatives, including The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew, among others. While some projects like Star Wars: The Force Awakens achieved massive success, others, such as Solo: A Star Wars Story, faced box office challenges.

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 Rey film. Upcoming projects include The Mandalorian & Grogu and a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg.

Before joining Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment and produced numerous acclaimed films, including E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future, earning her eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.

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