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Kathleen Kennedy to Depart Lucasfilm, New Era Ahead

2/25/2025

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Kathleen Kennedy is set to leave her role as President of Lucasfilm by the end of 2025, concluding a remarkable decade of steering iconic projects like Star Wars films and Disney+ series. Her exit could pave the way for a fresh vision for the franchise, just in time for the highly anticipated Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo.

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Kathleen Kennedy is set to leave her role as President of Lucasfilm by the end of 2025, concluding a remarkable decade of steering iconic projects like Star Wars films and Disney+ series. Her exit could pave the way for a fresh vision for the franchise, just in time for the highly anticipated Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo.