Kathleen Kennedy will step down as president of Lucasfilm for the first time in nearly 14 years and return to full-time production, while Dave Filoni will become president and chief creative officer and Lynwen Brennan will become co-president.
Kennedy, whose impending exit has been an open secret in Hollywood circles for some time, will serve as a producer on Lucasfilm’s next high-profile film. The Mandalorian and Grogu May of this year Star Wars: Starfighter In 2027.
Since being named head of Lucasfilm in 2012, Kennedy has star wars and indiana jones Lead a universe that includes new trilogies, sequels, and spinoffs. Star Wars: The Force Awakens It grossed $936.7 million in 2015 and remains the highest-grossing film in unadjusted North American box office history.
Jon Favreau releases The Mandalorian and Grogu May 22nd and next year Star Wars: Starfighter The film, based on a story by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, has allayed recent concerns that the series has lost momentum since its 2019 predecessor. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Kennedy is a co-founder of Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall, and her producer credits include: ET extraterrestrial life form, jurassic park, munich, sixth senseand lincoln.
Filoni will assume creative leadership at Lucasfilm. He joined the company in 2005, and the company announced Thursday that he “played a pivotal role in shaping the creative direction of the company.” star wars Filoni worked with George Lucas to form an animation studio and expand the Star Wars franchise, working as showrunner on series such as: Ahsokais producing a second season and is teaming up with Favreau. The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Brennan joined Industrial Light & Magic in 1999 and rose through the ranks to become the company’s leader in 2009. She was named general manager of Lucasfilm in 2015 and president and general manager of Lucasfilm businesses in 2024. Filoni and Brennan both report to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman.
“When we acquired Lucasfilm more than a decade ago, we knew we were bringing to the Disney family not only one of the most beloved and enduring storytelling universes ever created, but also a team of extraordinary talent led by a visionary filmmaker, someone hand-picked by George Lucas himself,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger. “We are deeply grateful to Kathleen Kennedy for her leadership, vision and stewardship of such an iconic studio and brand.”
“When George Lucas asked me to take over Lucasfilm after he retired, I had no idea what was ahead,” Kennedy said. “It has been a true privilege to work with the exceptionally talented people at Lucasfilm for more than a decade. Their creativity and dedication are an inspiration, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. I am excited to continue developing film and television with both our longtime collaborators and the fresh voices that represent the future of storytelling.”
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