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 conclusion of her current contract. While Puck reports Kennedy previously considered retiring in 2024, a source close to Kennedy cited by Variety described Puck's initial report as "pure speculation." However, The Hollywood Reporter corroborated Puck's account.
Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012, initially serving as co-chair alongside George Lucas before assuming the presidency after his departure. Her leadership oversaw the sequel trilogy (Episodes VII-IX) and the launch of Star Wars' successful streaming era, encompassing series like 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 undeveloped, Rey movie. Upcoming projects include The Mandalorian & Grogu and a new Star Wars trilogy from Simon Kinberg.
Before her time at Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, producing iconic films such as E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future, among other 1990s classics. Her contributions have garnered eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.
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