Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy to Step Down in 2025

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly preparing to step down by the end of 2025.

According to Puck News, the veteran producer and studio head plans to retire when her current contract expires this year. The report indicates Kennedy previously contemplated retiring in 2024 but postponed her decision. While Variety cites anonymous sources dismissing these claims as "pure speculation," The Hollywood Reporter has corroborated Puck's original story.

Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012 as George Lucas' personally selected co-chair to help manage the studio. Following Lucas' departure, she assumed the presidency and has since overseen all Star Wars creative operations.

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During her tenure, Kennedy supervised production of the sequel trilogy (Episodes 7-9) and launched Star Wars' streaming era with shows including The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew. While some films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens achieved massive box office success, others such as Solo: A Star Wars Story proved financially disappointing.

Though unconfirmed, Kennedy's potential departure would raise questions about numerous announced projects including films by James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, along with Rey's upcoming standalone film that remains in development.

The current Star Wars production slate includes The Mandalorian & Grogu feature film and Simon Kinberg's planned trilogy.

Before leading Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall. She produced numerous iconic films including E.T., Jurassic Park, and Back to the Future, earning eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.