Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly eyeing retirement by the end of 2025. According to Puck News, the seasoned film producer and head of Lucasfilm is set to step down once her current contract concludes this year. It's worth noting that Puck also mentioned Kennedy had considered retiring in 2024 but chose to postpone the decision. However, Variety suggests a source close to Kennedy described Puck’s report as "pure speculation." Conversely, The Hollywood Reporter has corroborated Puck's story, adding a layer of credibility to the news.
Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012, initially serving as a co-chair selected by George Lucas himself. Following Lucas's departure, she ascended to the position of president and has since been steering the Star Wars franchise. Under her leadership, the franchise saw the release of a new sequel trilogy spanning Episodes 7-9, and ventured into the streaming domain with hits like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, Skeleton Key, and more. While some films such as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" have been monumental successes, others, including "Solo: A Star Wars Story," faced financial challenges at the box office.
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Although not officially confirmed, Kennedy's potential exit raises questions about the future of several announced and rumored projects, including new films from directors James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover, as well as an untitled Rey movie that has yet to fully take shape. The upcoming slate of Star Wars projects includes "The Mandalorian & Grogu" and a new trilogy helmed by Simon Kinberg.
Before her tenure at Lucasfilm, Kennedy co-founded Amblin Entertainment alongside Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall. Her illustrious career includes producing iconic films such as E.T., Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and other 90s classics, earning her eight Academy Award nominations for Best Picture.
