Is Kathleen Kennedy Really Leaving Lucasfilm in 2025? Retirement Rumors Explained

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There’s a lot of speculation among Star Wars enthusiasts about whether or not Kathleen Kennedy is departing from Lucasfilm, following reports made public on Tuesday, February 25. Kathleen Kennedy, the movie producer who has been leading Disney’s Lucasfilm as its president since 2012, was reportedly expected to resign by the end of 2025. However, more recent sources have disputed these claims, stating that it’s not accurate information. Here’s what we currently understand about Kathleen Kennedy potentially leaving Lucasfilm this year.

Is Kathleen Kennedy actually stepping down from Lucasfilm in 2025?

It appears that Kathleen Kennedy won’t be resigning as Lucasfilm’s president in 2025, contrary to some fans’ assumptions that she’s accountable for the present condition of Star Wars.

A trustworthy source, who is well-informed about the situation and has been in touch with CNN, dismisses the rumors of her retirement as exaggerated. They stated that “at present, there’s no truth to it.” The source also mentioned that any official announcement regarding her potential departure will only be made when “decisions are actually finalized” and made public.

Previously, Variety reported something that I’ve taken with a grain of salt, considering it more as speculative musings rather than concrete facts. They were quick to clarify that no final decisions have been made on the matter yet.

For quite some time now, certain Star Wars enthusiasts have expressed their desire for Kathleen Kennedy to relinquish her role at Lucasfilm. Despite this, in 2021, she agreed to a three-year contract extension. The hashtag “#KathleenKennedyFired” became popular in the wake of Indiana Jones 5’s underwhelming performance. Towards the end of 2024, speculation started circulating that Kennedy would continue as president until Q2 2025.

Despite speculations, Lucasfilm has yet to confirm or deny the rumors about Kathleen Kennedy’s alleged departure in 2024, as suggested by the original report which stated that she had an exit interview with a journalist.

In December 2024, Kennedy was bestowed with the Board of Governors Award from the American Society of Cinematographers in recognition of her significant influence on the film industry.

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2025-02-26 01:40