Kathleen Kennedy has shot down the rumor that she is retiring from Lucasfilm at the end of the year in a new interview.

Kathleen Kennedy denies rumors of leaving Lucasfilm by end of 2025, vows never to retire from movies. Kennedy confirms upcoming projects she will lead, plans to play a coaching role for the next President. Potential successors to Kennedy include Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau, with uncertainties about the future of Star Wars under new leadership.

Earlier this week, it was rumored that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy would leave the production company by the end of the year. Well, Kennedy, who succeeded George Lucas as head of the company following the Disney acquisition in 2012,

Producer Kathleen Kennedy, C-3PO and Mark Hamill attend the 'Star ... [+] Wars: The Last Jedi' press conference at the Ritz Carlton Tokyo on December 7, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christopher Jue/ for Disney) One of the most controversial figures in modern Star Wars could be bowing out by the end of 2025 according to a new report.

Kathleen Kennedy said reports of her retiring as Lucasfilm President by year's end are not correct, but she has had discussions about her successor.

The rumors of Kathleen Kennedy's retirement plans have been greatly exaggerated, and she is staying with 'Star Wars' for a while yet.

Kennedy joined Lucasfilm in 2012 as co-chair alongside “Star Wars” creator George Lucas. Shortly after, Lucas exited his post as Disney acquired the company for $4 billion, and Kennedy was elevated to president.

The Star Wars producer also helped bring E.T., Jurassic Park, Back to the Future. and Indiana Jones to life across her career.

Kathleen Kennedy is rumored to be stepping down from her post atop Lucasfilm. TheWrap looks back at her career leading the 'Star Wars' hub.

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has broken her silence on rumours she intends to step down from her executive role and responds to the continued backlash to all those unmade Star Wars

Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed she isn't retiring from Lucasfilm anytime soon, despite reports of the contrary. That said, she has "every intention of making an announcement months or a year down the road" as to her role within the company.