Is Kathleen Kennedy still the president of Lucasfilm?

 Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy has stepped down as president of the company. She is being replaced by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan as co-presidents.

This is a major leadership change for the studio responsible for Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Here is a summary of what has happened and what it means for the key figures involved:

🔄 The Leadership Transition

· New Co-Presidents: Dave Filoni (President & Chief Creative Officer) and Lynwen Brennan (Co-President).

· Kennedy's New Role: Kennedy will return to her core strength as a full-time producer, remaining involved with Lucasfilm's upcoming projects.

👥 New Leadership Profiles

Dave Filoni (President & Chief Creative Officer)

· Role: Lead the creative vision and storytelling for Lucasfilm.

· Background: Hired by George Lucas in 2005; a veteran creative force behind animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels, and live-action series like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. He is considered a "torchbearer" for Lucas's original vision.

Lynwen Brennan (Co-President)

· Role: Lead Lucasfilm's business strategy, operations, and all its divisions (including Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound).

· Background: A 27-year Lucasfilm veteran who rose from a technical role to become the long-time President of the visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).

Kathleen Kennedy (Now Producer)

· Past Role: President of Lucasfilm from 2012 to 2026, overseeing the revitalization of the Star Wars franchise on film and Disney+.

· Current Projects: Will produce the upcoming films The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) and Starfighter (2027).

· Legacy: One of Hollywood's most successful producers, co-founding Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg. At Lucasfilm, she oversaw blockbusters like The Force Awakens and the expansion into streaming with The Mandalorian.

🎯 Why This Change Was Made

Analysts and reports suggest this dual-leadership structure aims to combine strong creative vision with sharp business and operational management.

· Dave Filoni represents a deeply trusted creative voice with a long history of connecting with fans.

· Lynwen Brennan brings decades of experience managing the complex technological and financial operations of a major studio.

The goal for the new leadership will be to chart a stable and compelling future for the Star Wars franchise and Lucasfilm's other properties.