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Lucasfilm announces new leadership with Dave Filoni leading the division, coinciding with the upcoming Acolyte series on Disney+.

12 reports, 7 independent Updated Aug 29

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Lucasfilm announces new leadership with Dave Filoni leading the division, coinciding with the upcoming Acolyte series on Disney+.

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Lucasfilm Disney+Dave Filoni

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Aug 7Filoni promoted to president; Kennedy steps down; new projects pitch to King and Rey are underway.1 source
- comingsoon.net
Jun 13Lucasfilm appoints Dave Filoni to lead the division amid Acolyte series development.1 source
- bleedingcool.com

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The entities involved

Lucasfilm
American film and television production company
- Jon Watts is attached to direct a new Star Wars trilogy, while Ryan Gosling stars in a Lucasfilm project.Sun 18:54
- Lucasfilm is advancing its theatrical pipeline.Sun 04:22
Disney+
American video streaming service
- Endgame is available for streaming on Disney+ as of September 1, 2026.Mon 04:55
- Dianne McGunigle has entered a first-look feature deal involving the Disney+ platform.Sun 21:28
Dave Filoni
American film director (born 1974)
- Dave Filoni, Doug Chiang, and Lynwen Brennan worked together on Star Wars projects and co-led Lucasfilm as President starting in September 2026.Mon 12:05

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