Death Star Internal Memo – January 2026

After 13 years overseeing operations at our Lucasfilm subsidiary, President Kathleen Kennedy is reportedly stepping down from her post. According to multiple intelligence reports, Disney will officially announce the leadership transition within the next two weeks.

New Command Structure:

The Empire is implementing a dual-leadership model (similar to our DC Studios operation):

• Dave Filoni (current Chief Creative Officer) will oversee all creative operations across film, television, and other platforms. The Clone Wars veteran and George Lucas protégé will serve as “the decider on the creative direction of the franchise.”
• Lynwen Brennan (current President and GM of Lucasfilm Business) will handle executive and financial operations.

Strategic Context:

Kennedy’s tenure saw both triumphs (The Force Awakens’ record-breaking performance, successful Disney+ expansion with The Mandalorian) and… complications (divisive sequel trilogy reception, multiple announced films still in development limbo, The Acolyte cancellation). The restructuring comes as Lucasfilm prepares to launch The Mandalorian and Grogu theatrical release in May 2026 – the first Star Wars film since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker.

Seven films remain in various stages of development under directors including Filoni, Simon Kinberg, James Mangold, and others.

Everything is proceeding as foreseen.