Kathleen Kennedy named to lead LA28 ceremonies
Kathleen Kennedy, former president of Lucasfilm, has been appointed head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, according to LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman. She replaces Peter Rice, who remains executive producer and has moved to Netflix, organizers said. Kennedy left Lucasfilm in January 2026. The Olympic opening ceremony is set for 14 July 2028 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium, and the closing ceremony for 30 July 2028 at the Coliseum. The official Games slogan is "Stars Align".
Key facts
- The Paralympic opening ceremony is scheduled for 15 August 2028 at SoFi Stadium.
- Kennedy has attended multiple Olympics, beginning with the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.
- The official slogan for the Games is "Stars Align".
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Why it matters
The appointment sets the creative leadership for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
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