Following ‘The Acolyte’, Star Wars fans are questioning: “How does she still have a job?”

Regardless of personal opinions about her, Kathleen Kennedy is a major figure in Hollywood, currently serving as the head of Lucasfilm and overseeing the Star Wars franchise in conjunction with Disney. While Star Wars has long been a cornerstone of modern science fiction, several recent projects have faltered, leading many fans to place the blame on Kennedy.

Kennedy has faced significant criticism for some of her decisions, which have upset a considerable portion of the fanbase. Some fans have even laid the blame for recent troubles in the series squarely at her feet. Despite speculation that Kennedy might be considering retirement, it appears she will remain as CEO of Lucasfilm for now.

This situation has left some fans puzzled, as they question why Lucasfilm continues to retain Kennedy despite the underperformance of several Disney-led Star Wars projects. This has sparked a lively online debate, which we will delve into here.

The debate centers around The Acolyte, which was recently canceled. While some fans criticized the show for political and ideological reasons, it also had its share of objective issues, which we’ve covered here on Comic Basics, and these problems likely contributed to its cancellation. However, many believe there are other reasons for the show’s demise.

As fans rally to either renew The Acolyte or remove it from the canon, depending on their stance, the focus has shifted back to Kathleen Kennedy. Amidst the cancellations and changes, many are questioning how Kennedy continues to thrive and remain at the helm of Lucasfilm.

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