Info in Movie News | Kathleen Kennedy, who has led Lucasfilm since 2012, is expected to leave at the end of 2025. If true, that would conclude a dynamic era in which Kennedy was a driving force behind a renaissance of the Star Wars saga for a new generation.
Under her stewardship, Variety report on Feb. 25, 2025, the Star Wars galaxy thrived, with the sequel trilogy starting with The Force Awakens (2015) and a big expansion into streaming with hits including The Mandalorian and Andor. But the move away from theatrical releases to digital platforms signals more than a pragmatic response by Lucasfilm: It’s an indication of the studio’s shifting strategy in an industry that is in constant flux.
One of Kennedy’s largest challenges has been reviving Star Wars for the big screen following The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Projects have been announced and have not come to light, including movies to be directed by James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover. Yet with The Mandalorian & Grogu headed to theaters in 2026 and other projects still in development, Lucasfilm seems to be waiting in the wings for a new era if that post-Kennedy era arrives.
If Kennedy does step down next year, she will exit with a remarkable legacy at Lucasfilm—a leader who didn’t just maintain Star Wars’ place in the cultural conversation but set the stage for what innovation can do in film and streaming. Kennedy’s mark will be an indelible part of Star Wars history while Lucasfilm’s future may pursue another path and journey.
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