Kathleen Kennedy is set to step down as president of Lucasfilm, marking a significant transition for the franchise. Although she will remain a producer for various Star Wars projects, including the upcoming film featuring Grogu, the company will now be led by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan.
Kennedy's leadership began in 2012 following Disney's acquisition of the company, a time when Star Wars had been largely dormant since the release of Revenge of the Sith in 2005. Under her guidance, the franchise experienced a revival with the release of The Force Awakens in 2015 and the introduction of standalone films like Rogue One and Solo, which revitalized interest and generated significant revenue.
Fan-favorite projects such as The Mandalorian and various new video games further solidified Star Wars as a cultural phenomenon. Filoni, known for his role in shaping previous series like The Clone Wars, is now positioned as President and Chief Creative Officer, a move that fans largely anticipated.