Kathleen Kennedy to Retire from Lucasfilm in 2025

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly set to step down by the end of 2025. According to Puck News, the veteran film producer and head of Lucasfilm is planning to retire at the conclusion of her current contract. It's been suggested that Kennedy had previously contemplated retiring in 2024 but decided to delay her decision. However, a source close to Kennedy told Variety that Puck's story is "pure speculation," while The Hollywood Reporter has corroborated Puck's report.

Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012, initially serving as co-chair alongside George Lucas, who handpicked her to run the studio. After Lucas's departure, she was promoted to president and has since been at the helm of the Star Wars franchise.

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During her tenure, Kennedy has overseen the production of a new sequel trilogy, including Star Wars Episodes 7-9, and spearheaded the franchise's expansion into streaming with series such as The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, Skeleton Key, and more. While some projects like "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" have been blockbuster successes, others, such as "Solo: A Star Wars Story," have faced financial challenges at the box office.

Although unconfirmed, Kennedy's potential departure raises questions about the future of several announced and rumored projects, including new films from directors James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as an untitled Rey movie that has yet to fully take shape.

The upcoming slate of Star Wars projects includes "The Mandalorian & Grogu" and a new trilogy from Simon Kinberg.

Before joining Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall. She has produced iconic films such as E.T., Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and other 90s classics, earning her eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.