He takes over the role from long-time president Kathleen Kennedy.
He takes over the role from long-time president Kathleen Kennedy.
by Andrew WebsterJan 15, 2026, 11:04 PM UTCAndrew Webster is an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories.
There’s a new name in charge of stewarding Star Wars at Lucasfilm. The studio just announced that Dave Filoni — best-known for his work on The Mandalorian and The Clone Wars — will be taking over as president. Former president Kathleen Kennedy, whose departure had been rumored