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Rian Johnson Celebrates Kathleen Kennedy's Legacy at Lucasfilm

1/26/2026

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Rian Johnson, the filmmaker, welcomed Kathleen Kennedy's future after she stepped down as Lucasfilm president for 14 years.
Johnson praised her leadership and urged fresh voices in the Star Wars franchise.
Kelly Marie Tran, star of The Last Jedi, called Kennedy's exit a significant loss.
Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president, said Johnson did not return due to commitments to the Knives Out trilogy.

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Rian Johnson, the filmmaker, welcomed Kathleen Kennedy's future after she stepped down as Lucasfilm president for 14 years.
Johnson praised her leadership and urged fresh voices in the Star Wars franchise.
Kelly Marie Tran, star of The Last Jedi, called Kennedy's exit a significant loss.
Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm president, said Johnson did not return due to commitments to the Knives Out trilogy.