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Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan take over Lucasfilm leadership to address franchise challenges and plan new Star Wars films and Disney+ series after 13 years of Kennedy's tenure.
- Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as head of Lucasfilm after over 13 years. She will be replaced by co-presidents Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan, effective immediately.
- Filoni and Brennan are inheriting challenges, including franchise fatigue and a lack of films since 2019, as noted by box-office analyst Paul Dergarabedian.
- Star Wars is set to release its first film in over six years, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' in 2026, igniting excitement among fans according to Greenlight Analytics.
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After more than 13 years leading Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy will leave the "Star Wars factory" founded by George Lucas.
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