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Kathleen Kennedy to Step Down, Filoni and Beck Rise

6/5/2025

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Kathleen Kennedy is rumored to step down from Lucasfilm in August, paving the way for Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck to take on leadership roles. While excitement brews over nine upcoming 'Star Wars' films, including Jon Favreau's 'Mandalorian & Grogu' slated for May 2026, concerns linger about Filoni's strong ties to the franchise potentially sidelining casual fans.

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Kathleen Kennedy is rumored to step down from Lucasfilm in August, paving the way for Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck to take on leadership roles. While excitement brews over nine upcoming 'Star Wars' films, including Jon Favreau's 'Mandalorian & Grogu' slated for May 2026, concerns linger about Filoni's strong ties to the franchise potentially sidelining casual fans.