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Recent reports indicate an ongoing tension between public perception and internal dynamics at Lucasfilm. Kennedy appears frustrated with the way information about her tenure is being portrayed, feeling that industry insiders have taken liberties in speculating about her position. Relationships with the press, coupled with public sentiment regarding her leadership, underscore a fraught environment for Kennedy.
Some fans and critics have expressed that Kennedy’s past successes, attributed to her collaborations with talented directors and producers, do not adequately reflect her ability to lead creatively. As Star Wars and Indiana Jones properties have diminished in cultural significance during her leadership, criticism has mounted, questioning her aptitude for steering the franchise.