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Kathleen Kennedy’s tenure at Lucasfilm delivers a roller-coaster legacy: blockbuster hits and beloved films alongside costly misfires, talent upheavals, and multiple projects stuck in development. As she exits, Dave Filoni and Lywen Brennan are set to steer the studio into a new era, aiming to translate a complex legacy into more coherent, sustainable Star Wars storytelling.
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president, with Dave Filoni handling creative matters and Lynwen Brennan overseeing business, signaling a shift in Star Wars’ direction. The studio is moving ahead with May 2026’s The Mandalorian/Grogu film and May 2027’s Starfighter, while several other announced projects remain uncertain or on hold, as Lucasfilm aims to deliver bold, theatrical Star Wars experiences and re-energize the franchise.
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 13 years at Lucasfilm, with Dave Filoni set to become president and chief creative officer (co-led by Lynwen Brennan) and report to Disney’s Alan Bergman. The move caps a tenure that yielded streaming hits like The Mandalorian and Andor and the film Rogue One while facing fan frustration over some big-screen projects, and signals Disney's plan to push Star Wars forward with upcoming projects such as Star Wars: Starfighter.
Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years; Dave Filoni will serve as President and Lynwen Brennan as Co-President, with Kennedy continuing to produce projects like The Mandalorian & Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter, as Lucasfilm moves forward with a busy slate ahead of the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years as Lucasfilm president; Dave Filoni will become president and chief creative officer, with Kennedy remaining as a producer on upcoming Star Wars films and TV. Kennedy steered the franchise’s reboot era, overseeing The Force Awakens and shows like The Mandalorian, while Solo: A Star Wars Story underperformed; Filoni’s promotion signals a continued push to expand Star Wars storytelling across movies and Disney+ series.
Dave Filoni is named Lucasfilm president while remaining chief creative officer, with Kathleen Kennedy stepping down to focus on producing. Lynwen Brennan becomes co-president. The leadership shift comes as Star Wars plans a theatrical push, including The Mandalorian & Grogu in theaters on May 22 and the Starfighter film set for 2027.
Lucasfilm today announced Kathleen Kennedy will step down after 14 years to return to producing, with Dave Filoni named President and Chief Creative Officer and Lynwen Brennan named Co-President. The leadership shuffle aims to guide the studio’s next era as Filoni leads creative direction and Brennan oversees operations; Disney executives Bob Iger and Alan Bergman praised Kennedy’s legacy and expressed confidence in the new team. Filoni, known for The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, and Brennan, former head of ILM and Lucasfilm Business, will helm Lucasfilm’s creative and strategic path going forward.
Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president after 14 years, with Dave Filoni promoted to president and chief creative officer to lead the studio’s creative direction and Lynwen Brennan as co-president handling business. Kennedy will still produce two upcoming Lucasfilm projects—the Mandalorian/Grogu project due May 22 and 2027’s Star Wars: Starfighter—and will pursue other ventures. The leadership shift signals a new era for Star Wars, leveraging Filoni’s deep franchise knowledge and Brennan’s executive experience to accelerate development.
A new piece of concept art for Ahsoka Season 2 has sparked theories and predictions about the next chapter of the Disney+ Star Wars series, with fans speculating that Ahsoka and Sabine will follow the trail of the Force-wielding mercenary Baylan Skoll. The art has triggered discussions about the character's future and potential recasting, as well as hopes for the involvement of other characters such as Anakin Skywalker and Thrawn. Disney recently confirmed the development of Ahsoka Season 2 alongside the surprise announcement of Jon Favreau's upcoming Star Wars movie.
Dave Filoni is developing a second season of Ahsoka, confirmed with a sketch posted by official Star Wars social media accounts. The sketch hints at Ahsoka and Sabine's involvement in tracking a mysterious master plan, potentially delving into deep mythological storytelling. The season's timeline is uncertain but could potentially join the Star Wars live-action queue after Skeleton Crew and The Acolyte.
The first concept art for Ahsoka Season 2 has been revealed, featuring Ahsoka and Sabine Wren on the planet Peridea. The series, written and executive produced by Dave Filoni, stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka and Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, and is set in the same timeline as The Mandalorian, following Ahsoka's quest across the galaxy after the fall of the Empire.
"Ahsoka" Season 2 is in development with creator Dave Filoni, as confirmed by Lucasfilm. The new "Star Wars" film "The Mandalorian & Grogu," directed by Jon Favreau, was also announced. The series, which stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano, features characters from the animated "Star Wars Rebels" TV series and marks the first live-action appearances of Sabine, Hera, Thrawn, and Ezra. Dave Filoni, known for his work on "The Mandalorian" and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," is also directing a feature film expected to conclude the TV series' storylines.
Disney officially confirmed the development of Ahsoka Season 2, with Dave Filoni at the helm, in an announcement about Jon Favreau's new Star Wars movie. The news comes amidst a flurry of Star Wars updates, including new TV shows and films, showcasing Filoni's significant creative impact on the franchise's future.
Dave Filoni, known for his work on Star Wars projects like The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian, has been appointed as Lucasfilm's new Chief Creative Officer. While he won't be replacing Kathleen Kennedy as the head of Lucasfilm, Filoni will work closely with her to plan out the future of the Star Wars franchise. This move suggests that Lucasfilm wants to focus more on expanding the mythology and creating coherent stories, similar to what Filoni has done with The Mandalorian, rather than pursuing different visions like the series Andor.
Dave Filoni has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, giving him a greater role in shaping the future of the Star Wars franchise. In a recent interview, Filoni mentioned the possibility of a second season of the Disney+ series Ahsoka, which features Rosario Dawson as the grown version of Jedi Ahsoka Tano. Filoni will continue to hold his position as EVP and will work alongside Kathleen Kennedy, who remains President of Lucasfilm. He is also set to direct his first live-action Star Wars movie that will bring together storylines from various Disney+ series.