Following the release of Indiana Jones 5, which has not met expectations at the box office, there has been discussion and speculation surrounding the potential dismissal of Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. This is not the first time Kennedy has faced criticism and backlash from fans, as she previously experienced similar scrutiny regarding her involvement in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Various YouTube videos and social media posts have often speculated about her future within the company.
Rumors about Kathleen Kennedy being “fired” from her position at Lucasfilm have resurfaced following a tweet by user @Thwipt_, who has a mixed track record when it comes to disneyleakes but has previously made accurate predictions about announcements at D23 Expo 2022.
Adding further fuel to the fire, screenwriter Kamran Pasha claimed in a YouTube interview that his insider source at Disney had also shared information about unusual events related to Kathleen Kennedy. Pasha mentioned that there was a two-week paid leave block imposed by someone at Disney, which he found peculiar, especially considering it coincided with the release of Indiana Jones.
These claims and discussions have contributed to the topic of ‘Kathleen Kennedy Fired’ as fans and enthusiasts continue to speculate about the future of Kennedy’s role in Lucasfilm.
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The Current Status of Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm
Contrary to the circulating rumors, Kathleen Kennedy is still actively working in her role as the president of Lucasfilm, and there has been no official announcement regarding her termination from the company.
Since 2012, Kennedy has held the position of president at Lucasfilm, having been personally chosen by Star Wars creator George Lucas to succeed him after he sold the company to The Walt Disney Company. Throughout her tenure, Kennedy has overseen the production of numerous Star Wars films, including the new trilogy and standalone films like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Solo: A Star Wars Story.
While Kennedy has achieved significant success with projects like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the reception from fans has been mixed for some of the newer releases under her leadership. This includes the most recent installment, Indiana Jones 5, directed by James Mangold. Despite the popularity of the Indiana Jones franchise, the film’s box office performance has been underwhelming, grossing $154 million in its first weekend, which is disappointing considering its substantial $300 million production budget.
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny box office performance
Upon closer examination of the statistics, it becomes evident that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the fifth installment in the beloved film franchise, faced a challenging reception. Unlike its predecessors, the movie failed to garner favorable reviews and generate the desired box office numbers, resulting in a noticeable gap between its critical reception and commercial triumph.
Despite the backing of Walt Disney Pictures and Lucasfilm, Dial of Destiny, the latest edition to the franchise experienced a lackluster opening weekend, collecting a disappointing $60.4 million. This marked the second weakest opening for an Indiana Jones film when adjusted for inflation. Moreover, the film faced an uphill battle in trying to recoup its massive budget, estimated to range from $250 million to $300 million.
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The financial challenges it faced raised concerns about its ability to reach profitability, casting a shadow over its overall performance. The greatest opening week collection film from the franchise was “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”, released in 2008, amassing a whopping $100.1 million.
Indiana Jones finds itself in the company of other underperforming films at the box office, such as Pixar’s “Elemental” and the DC Extended Universe film “The Flash”. These movies, released on June 16, were anticipated to make a strong start to the summer as major box office success. However, according to Variety, they fell short of expectations. Both films had even smaller opening weekends compared to Dial of Destiny, with The Flash earning $55 million and ELemental bringing in $29.5 million domestically.
