Star Wars, Kennedy and Lucasfilm
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Rian Johnson says he was not 'spooked' by the fan backlash to 'The Last Jedi' after Kathleen Kennedy made the claim in her exit interview.
Kennedy is handing over the presidential reins to Lucasfilm chief creative officer Dave Filoni and general manager Lynwen Brennan. The next upcoming Star Wars film on the docket is The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is set to hit theaters on May 22. Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter is slated for a 2027 release.
After the departure of Kathleen Kennedy, the course is uncertain as Lucasfilm must prove it can make Star Wars into epic, theatrical events that excite fans old and new again.
As Kathleen Kennedy departs as Lucasfilm president after 14 years, she's provided a few updates on long-gestating Star Wars movies – but they're probably not as optimistic as you'd hoped for.