Kathleen Kennedy to Lead Ceremonies for 2028 Los Angeles Games
Oscar-nominated producer Kathleen Kennedy, known for her work with Lucasfilm and the "Star Wars" franchise, has been appointed to lead the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Corpus Christi, TX, October 28, 2026 —
Oscar-nominated producer Kathleen Kennedy has been appointed to lead the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, according to the information provided about the appointment.
Kennedy is known for her work with Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise. The appointment puts her in charge of ceremonies for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, although the available details do not specify what her responsibilities will include or how the ceremonies will be organized.
The information provided does not identify who made the appointment, when it was announced, or whether Kennedy will work with other producers or creative teams. It also does not give details about the ceremonies’ concepts, venues, schedules, budgets or production plans. No statements from Kennedy or organizers were included.
The appointment concerns the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The information does not describe any additional role for Kennedy in the broader organization of the Olympics or Paralympics. It also does not indicate whether plans for the ceremonies have been finalized.
Further details about the production and Kennedy’s specific duties were not provided. For now, the reported appointment establishes her leadership role for the four ceremonies, while leaving the creative approach and operational arrangements unspecified.
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