Kathleen Kennedy to Retire from Lucasfilm in 2025

Kathleen Kennedy, the esteemed president of Lucasfilm, is reportedly planning to step down by the end of 2025, as per Puck News. The seasoned film producer, who joined Lucasfilm in 2012 as a co-chair alongside George Lucas, is considering retirement at the conclusion of her current contract. Although Puck News suggests that Kennedy had previously contemplated retiring in 2024, she chose to delay her decision. However, a source close to Kennedy, as reported by Variety, has dismissed these claims as "pure speculation." On the other hand, The Hollywood Reporter has corroborated Puck's story, adding credibility to the reports.

Under Kennedy's leadership, Lucasfilm has seen significant developments, including the release of a new sequel trilogy with Star Wars Episodes 7-9, and the inception of the Star Wars streaming era with popular series like The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Andor, Ahsoka, Skeleton Key, among others. While films such as "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" have been box office successes, others like "Solo: A Star Wars Story" have faced financial challenges and mixed reception.

The potential departure of Kennedy raises uncertainties about numerous announced and rumored projects, including new films from directors James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover. There's also the much-talked-about untitled Rey movie, which has yet to fully come to fruition. Looking ahead, the next 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 with 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.

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