Kathleen Kennedy OUT at Lucasfilm! What’s Next for Star Wars?!

The Kristian Harloff Show - A podcast by Kristian Harloff

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It’s official — Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm this August. After years of speculation and conflicting public statements, the longtime producer will be transitioning out of the role sooner than expected. But what does this mean for the future of Star Wars? And who might be next in line to take the reins? Kristian Harloff dives into the details, potential successors like Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck, and what this move signals for the franchise. Also on today’s packed show: 🔥 The “Andor” Season 2 reviews are in — and they’re glowing! With a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 93 on Metacritic, the show is being hailed as the best Star Wars storytelling ever. 🖊️ Carlton Cuse (Lost, Jack Ryan) is writing a new Star Wars series for Disney+ alongside his son Nick 🕷️ Wednesday Season 2 trailer and poster are coming soon, featuring a new horror-heavy tone and stacked cast 🧛‍♂️ Don’t expect Sinners 2, but Minecraft 2 is almost a guarantee after box office domination 🔪 First trailer drops for the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. returning 🏆 The Oscars voting system is changing—now voters must prove they’ve actually watched the films 📺 And of course, Roxy’s TV picks of the week are here! Is this the dawn of a new era at Lucasfilm? Will the galaxy far, far away finally find stability in creative leadership? We break it all down on this episode of The Kristian Harloff Show! #KathleenKennedy #Lucasfilm #StarWars #AndorSeason2 #DaveFiloni #CarrieBeck #StarWarsNews #CarltonCuse #WednesdayAddams #IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer #Oscars2026 #MovieNews #RoxyStriar #DisneyPlus #KristianHarloffShow Ad: STITCH FIX: Make style easy—get started today at https://www.StitchFix.com/KHS