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Kathleen Kennedy discusses career and Star Wars future at Bloomberg event

Producer Kathleen Kennedy discussed the creative partnerships and leadership decisions behind her career, what helps stories endure and the future of Star Wars at Bloomberg Screentime 2026. The conversation took place in Los Angeles with Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Brad Stone, according to Bloomberg.

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Producer Kathleen Kennedy discussed her career and the future of Star Wars during a conversation at Bloomberg Screentime 2026 in Los Angeles, according to Bloomberg.

The session focused on the creative partnerships and leadership decisions behind Kennedy’s career. Bloomberg identified Kennedy as a producer at the Kennedy Marshall Company.

Kennedy also discussed what makes stories endure and addressed the future of Star Wars. The source excerpt does not provide specific details about her comments, projects or plans for the franchise.

The conversation was conducted by Brad Stone, editor of Bloomberg Businessweek. Bloomberg published the video on Oct. 1, 2026.

THE QUESTIONS THIS EVENT LEAVES BEHIND

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What creative partnerships were most influential in Kennedy’s career, and why?

Which conditions determine whether a story continues to endure over time?

How much authority does Kennedy have over the future direction of Star Wars?

What plans or projects, if any, were not addressed in the conversation?

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1 October 2026 · 03:44 · 1 sources

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Bloomberg — Film Icon Kennedy on Career and Star Wars Future