Kathleen Kennedy is leaving Lucasfilm, with Dave Filoni set to take over amid uncertainty about future projects.

Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as head of Lucasfilm, ending her influential tenure overseeing the Star Wars franchise since Disney's 2012 acquisition. Dave Filoni, a longtime Star Wars creative figure, is set to take over leadership, signaling a major shift in the studio’s direction. No immediate successor has been named beyond Filoni, and the transition’s timeline remains unclear. The change has sparked industry and fan speculation about the future of upcoming Star Wars projects.