Disney's Star Wars has new leaders who face both big opportunities and traps

Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy oversaw huge Star Wars hits like "The Mandalorian" and some flops.

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• Kathleen Kennedy, the head of Star Wars parent Lucasfilm, is stepping down.
• Lucasfilm's new leaders have work to do, starting with the first Star Wars film in over six years.
• There are promising signs for the Disney property, including excitement among fans.

Star Wars is getting two new masters who face a Jedi-caliber test: reviving an iconic film franchise.