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As the driving force behind the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Kathleen Kennedy's tenure has often been steeped in criticism. Three films were produced under her watch—The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker—each met with varying degrees of public reception, culminating in a significant drop in box office revenue and fan satisfaction. Many have cited a lack of a cohesive creative vision and strategic management as core problems that plagued the trilogy's development.