Instagram/Kathleen Kennedy & Dave F Celebrity Kathleen Kennedy discusses her Lucasfilm exit, the leadership transition to Dave Filoni, and reveals details about Grogu's communication in The Mandalorian m... March 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - Kathleen Kennedy recently discussed her decision to step down as President of Lucasfilm after a 14-year tenure, while also addressing fan curiosity about Grogu's communication in the upcoming The Mandalorian movie. In January, it was officially announced that Kathleen Kennedy would be handing over leadership at Lucasfilm.