Kathleen Kennedy denies rumors of leaving Lucasfilm by end of 2025, vows never to retire from movies. Kennedy confirms upcoming projects she will lead, plans to play a coaching role for the next President. Potential successors to Kennedy include Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, with uncertainties about the future of Star Wars under new leadership.

Of course, the intergalactic franchise is sacrosanct as a cultural institution, so the president of Lucasfilm — home to “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” — has one of the most prestigious posts in Hollywood.

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