Leadership Change at Lucasfilm: Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as PresidentAfter more than a decade at the helm of Lucasfilm, the studio responsible for the iconic Star Wars franchise, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her position as president. Dave Filoni, a veteran known for his creative contributions to the Star Wars universe, will become president and oversee the studio's creative direction. Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged Kennedy's influence, describing her as a visionary leader who has helped shape the evolution of Star Wars for new generations. Throughout her time as president, Kennedy faced the challenge of balancing the expectations of a passionate fanbase with the need to innovate and tell fresh stories. While major successes such as The Mandalorian and Star Wars: The Force Awakens have been widely celebrated, some projects, like Solo: A Star Wars Story, received mixed reactions.

Source: The Munich Eye January 16, 2026 16:56 UTC