Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Lucasfilm President; Dave Filoni to Lead

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as president of Lucasfilm after leading the company for over 13 years since Disney's 2012 acquisition. She oversaw the expansion of the Star Wars franchise, including five feature films and popular streaming series like The Mandalorian and Andor, generating over $5 billion in box office revenue. Dave Filoni will succeed her as president and chief creative officer, joined by Lynwen Brennan as co-president. Kennedy will return to full-time producing, with leadership transition marking a new phase for Lucasfilm.