Breaking Down Kathleen Kennedy's Star Wars Failures

Be kind to yourself this year. Using Zocdoc is FREE - visit my sponsor https://zocdoc.com/thegoldman to find and instantly book an appointment with a top-rated, in-network doctor today. Kathleen Kennedy’s tenure as president of Lucasfilm has become one of the most controversial eras in Star Wars history. In this retrospective video essay, I take a deep dive into Kathleen Kennedy’s time leading Lucasfilm and explain why her presidency ultimately did more harm than good to the Star Wars brand. We start by breaking down the Star Wars sequel trilogy — The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. I discuss what these movies did well, where they failed, and how a lack of long-term planning, inconsistent creative vision, and reactionary decision-making led to a fractured trilogy that divided fans and weakened the franchise’s cultural impact. Next, I shift focus to the Disney+ Star Wars shows, including The Mandalorian, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and more. While some of these series are genuinely great, I argue that the overall streaming strategy oversaturated the market, damaged brand prestige, and turned Star Wars into disposable content rather than must-see events. Finally, I examine the long list of cancelled, abandoned, and quietly scrapped Star Wars projects announced under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership. From films that never entered production to trilogies and standalone movies that vanished without explanation, this era of Lucasfilm became defined by broken promises, creative turmoil, and constant course correction. This video is not a rage piece — it’s a full retrospective analysis of Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership at Lucasfilm, exploring both successes and failures, and asking the bigger question:How did Star Wars lose its sense of direction under Disney and Kathleen Kennedy? If you’re interested in Star Wars analysis, Lucasfilm behind-the-scenes history, or thoughtful breakdowns of modern franchises, this video is for you. For business inquiries please email:[email protected] For personal inquiries please email:[email protected] Chapters:0:00 - Kathleen Kennedy's Star Wars1:54 - ZocDoc3:03 - The Movies13:52 - The Shows23:12 - The Cancelled Projects Music:––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Back to 1981 — Iaio [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: • Back to 1981 — Iaio | Free Background... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/back-1981––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner: Driving along the sunset - Mark Tyner-Universal - Vibe Tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iboPdDeLkMg-Lunar Clouds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHCUwzFMj6o-80s Retrowave Music - Hackers Royalty Free No Copyright ✪ Thumbnail ✪ -Render Driver: https://instagram.com/renderdriver ❗️WANT TO SEE MORE OF ME?❗️-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoldMan25 The Gold Man is represented by Digital Fox Talent. Brand partnerships: digitalfoxtalent.com/brands/creators/the-gold-man