Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy made this statement at Star Wars Celebration 2025, dispelling rumors of her resignation. Despite ongoing discussions about her potential departure, the legendary producer firmly outlined her plans to continue steering the fate of the Star Wars universe.

Rumors about an impending leadership change at Lucasfilm had been widely circulated among the fan community following the mixed reception of some recent franchise projects. However, Kennedy emphasized her commitment to honest dialogue with fans and ambitious creative plans. Under her leadership, key projects are currently in development: the film Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling and several promising series expanding the saga.

Critics often recall controversial moments from her 12-year tenure, but it was Kennedy who:

  • Launched the new film trilogy
  • Developed the television division
  • Introduced the world to The Mandalorian and Ahsoka
  • Signed contracts with top directors

Star Wars Celebration 2025 clearly demonstrated that Kennedy retains full control over the creative process. If the day of her departure does come, it will only be on her own terms. For now, all talk of resignation remains nothing more than idle speculation.

Nevertheless, the "elephant in the room" remains: hardly anyone has spared criticism of the latest film trilogy, some released series have been drowned in negative reviews, and over the past 12 years, only two Star Wars Jedi games have been truly successful in every sense.

Yes, there are bright spots like Andor, but overall, the franchise has stagnated in one state, afraid to experiment. All events unfold within "safe" timeframes for the universe: between Episodes 3-4 and 6-7, where countless stories can be told almost endlessly without risking major disruptions to key canon events. And this is despite the vast potential of the Old Republic era (which, though initially declared non-canon, has been slowly resurfacing here and there) and the opportunity to explore personal stories of many iconic secondary characters (including antagonists).

Kennedy cannot be unaware of the criticism and ratings of various failed titles. Perhaps if she has no plans to leave, it means she has some strategy for the franchise's future development—one way or another, viewers will likely find out soon.

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