Who is the new leader of Lucasfilm after Kathleen Kennedy?

Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan have taken over leadership of Lucasfilm.

What was Kathleen Kennedy's biggest Star Wars success?

Under Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm amassed over $5.6 billion at the box office, with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" grossing over $2 billion worldwide.

When is the next Star Wars movie expected?

Jon Favreau's "The Mandalorian & Grogu" is set to break the big-screen dry spell in May.

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Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down at Lucasfilm

16 Jan

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Summary

Kathleen Kennedy exits Lucasfilm after 13 years.
Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan take over leadership.
Star Wars grossed $5.6 billion under Kennedy's tenure.

Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down at Lucasfilm

Kathleen Kennedy has concluded her 13-year tenure leading Lucasfilm, with Walt Disney Co. announcing Dave Filoni as the new helmsman for the Star Wars franchise. Filoni, who previously served as chief commercial officer, will share leadership with Lynwen Brennan, president and general manager of Lucasfilm's businesses. This transition marks a significant shift for the iconic science-fiction universe, ushering in its sixth decade.

Kennedy, George Lucas's handpicked successor, oversaw Lucasfilm since Disney's acquisition in 2012. Her leadership yielded a lucrative period, including the blockbuster trilogy starter "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and acclaimed streaming series such as "The Mandalorian" and "Andor." These successes helped establish Disney+ and amassed over $5.6 billion in box office revenue. However, this era was also marked by increasing frustration from some longtime fans regarding the direction of the films.

While Brennan will focus on the business aspects, Filoni is set to lead creatively. His prior work includes the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and producing "The Mandalorian." The future of big-screen Star Wars, which has been dark since "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in 2019, is set to be reignited with Jon Favreau's "The Mandalorian & Grogu" in May.