Kathleen Kennedy turned the Star Wars universe on its head with what she revealed in her Lucasfilm exit interview. For many months, and even years, it was speculated that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy was preparing to step down and pass the torch to someone else. Kennedy stayed on for quite some time after those rumors started, but she officially left her position on January 15, 2026. In her place, The Clone Wars and Ahsoka mastermind Dave Filoni will take over the creative side of things, while another executive handles the business decisions.Despite what many fans think of Kennedy and the way she has handled Star Wars since George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, Kennedy has had a decorated career and has had a hand in some of the most iconic and important projects in history.From Schindler's List to Poltergeist, Kenney built a rock-solid resume that cemented her as one of the most important producers of all time. However, she felt as though it was finally time to ride off into the sunset, but not before dropping some bombs about the future of the galaxy far, far away. Read full article on The Direct.