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Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down: Filoni Takes Star Wars Helm

1/21/2026

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Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, steps down effective immediately.
Dave Filoni, Chief Creative Officer, and Lynwen Brennan, Chief of Business Affairs, will succeed Kennedy.
Filoni's relationship with Kennedy reportedly grew contentious over creative differences.
The future of Star Wars rests on Filoni's leadership as the franchise navigates a changing landscape.

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Story summary

Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, steps down effective immediately.
Dave Filoni, Chief Creative Officer, and Lynwen Brennan, Chief of Business Affairs, will succeed Kennedy.
Filoni's relationship with Kennedy reportedly grew contentious over creative differences.
The future of Star Wars rests on Filoni's leadership as the franchise navigates a changing landscape.