Skytalkers Lucasfilm Leadership Changes: Kathleen Kennedy Exits as Dave Filoni & Lynwen Brennan Named Co-Presidents
Jan 20, 2026
A seismic shift at Lucasfilm as Kathleen Kennedy steps down after a remarkable 14-year tenure. The hosts delve into her legacy, touching on her contributions to blockbuster filmmaking and future Star Wars projects. With Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan stepping in as co-presidents, they explore their backgrounds, Filoni's creative capabilities, and Brennan's operational strengths. Discussion also covers fan reactions to the news, Kennedy's views on upcoming film projects, and what this leadership change means for the galaxy far, far away.
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Major Leadership Shift At Lucasfilm
- Kathleen Kennedy stepping down marks a clear leadership transition after 14 years at Lucasfilm.
- Dave Filoni and Lin‑Wen Brennan will co‑lead with Filoni on creative and Brennan on business operations.
Lin‑Wen Brennan’s Deep Operational Role
- Lin‑Wen Brennan rose through ILM to oversee Lucasfilm business operations and franchises.
- She manages marketing, games, publishing, consumer products, HR, finance, legal, and studio operations.
Split Creative And Business Leadership
- Filoni retains chief creative officer duties while gaining co‑presidency to focus creative leadership.
- Splitting creative and business roles aims to preserve Filoni's hands‑on storytelling while ensuring operational expertise.