"Longtime Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years of helming the Star Wars franchise. Her retirement goes into effect this week. According to The Hollywood Reporter, current EVP and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni has been promoted to president and will now oversee the company's creative direction. Business operations will be managed by Lynwen Brennan, previously the President & General Manager of Lucasfilm Business, who has been elevated to co-president."
"Mentored by Lucas, Filoni was the logical choice for this role. After directing the animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars and serving as showrunner of the companion series, he more recently executive-produced shows like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. Kennedy took over the development and production of Star Wars when she joined Lucasfilm in 2012, initially as the co-chair alongside franchise creator George Lucas."
"She became the sole head of the company just months later, after Disney acquired it for $4 billion and Lucas exited. This change has been long expected; it was reported in February 2025 that she was planning to step down at the end of the year. Kennedy isn't entirely done with the company, however, as she will remain as producer on the next two Lucasfilm movies, The Mandalorian & Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter."
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years, with her retirement effective this week. Dave Filoni, currently EVP and Chief Creative Officer, has been promoted to president and will oversee Lucasfilm's creative direction. Lynwen Brennan has been elevated to co-president to manage business operations. Filoni was mentored by George Lucas, directed Star Wars: The Clone Wars, served as showrunner, and executive-produced The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012 as co-chair, became sole head after Disney's $4 billion acquisition, and stayed through franchise development and production. Kennedy will remain as producer on The Mandalorian & Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter.
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