Roman "Jakir" Latypov Several publications, including The Hollywood Reporter and Puck, have reported that the current president will leave her position by the end of 2025. Although no official statement has been made by the company yet, according to insider reports, Kennedy has already informed some of her colleagues about her decision. Some media outlets are framing this not as a retirement due to age (Kennedy turns 72 this year), but rather as a "resignation".
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The latter explanation seems quite plausible, especially considering the state of the Star Wars series during the 13 years Kennedy has led Lucasfilm. Whether coincidental or not, under her leadership, most films and series in the iconic franchise have faced harsh criticism and underperformed.
A prime example is the relatively recent series Star Wars: The Acolyte, which officially cost over $230 million to produce and received scathing reviews from audiences, becoming the lowest-rated product in the entire Star Wars franchise. It was ultimately decided to cancel the series after its first season.
On the other hand, the sheer volume of content (movies, series, animated shows, and video games) produced under Kennedy's leadership has been unprecedented.
We will have to wait for official news (or a denial of the rumors) to understand which direction Lucasfilm will take in the future.
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