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Kathleen Kennedy’s Ongoing Role and Future
The scrutiny around Kathleen Kennedy, the current head of Lucasfilm, is mounting. Rinzler and other sources suggest she might be stepping down after her contract ends next year. Disney is unlikely to fire her publicly due to political considerations; instead, she may choose to leave to pursue independent ventures or start her own production company, with Disney possibly still involved for distribution.
Despite the rumors, Disney is not eager to make headlines with high-profile dismissals. Instead, they appear content to sideline Kennedy while quietly shifting the franchise’s direction. Many insiders believe her tenure has contributed to the decline in quality and narrative coherence, especially with the controversial sequel trilogy.