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

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly planning to step down by the end of 2025. According to Puck News, the seasoned film producer and head of Lucasfilm is set to retire at the end of her current contract. Puck also mentions that Kennedy had previously considered retiring in 2024 but chose to delay her decision. However, Variety has noted that a source close to Kennedy dismissed Puck’s report as "pure speculation." Despite this, The Hollywood Reporter corroborated Puck's story, adding credibility to the claims.

Kennedy took the helm at Lucasfilm in 2012, initially serving as co-chair alongside George Lucas before assuming the role of president following Lucas's departure. Under her leadership, Lucasfilm has navigated through the production of the Star Wars sequel trilogy (Episodes 7-9) and spearheaded the franchise's expansion into streaming with successful series like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, Skeleton Key, and more. While films such as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" have been box office successes, others like "Solo: A Star Wars Story" faced commercial challenges.

If Kennedy's departure comes to pass, it could impact several announced and rumored projects, including new films directed by James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as an untitled Rey movie that has been slow to develop. The next wave of Star Wars projects includes "The Mandalorian & Grogu" and a new trilogy helmed by Simon Kinberg.

Before her tenure at 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.

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