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‘Star Wars’ executive Kathleen Kennedy to produce L.A.’s 2028 Summer Olympics ceremonies

Kathleen Kennedy, the veteran producer behind “Star Wars” and “Jurassic Park,” will lead the creative team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies.

By James Rainey · Los Angeles Times

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:59 PM

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Kathleen Kennedy will produce the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The 2028 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies will occur on July 14, 2028, across the L.A. Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.
Kennedy takes over as head of ceremonies and content from Peter Rice, who will remain as an executive producer.

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Film producer Kathleen Kennedy will oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles, the organizing committee announced Wednesday. Kennedy will serve as head of ceremonies and content, guiding the design of the dual opening ceremonies scheduled for July 14, 2028, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.

Kennedy succeeds Peter Rice, who stepped into the role of chief content officer at Netflix but will remain an executive producer. LA28 Chairman Casey Wasserman praised Kennedy, noting her long Hollywood career that includes producing major films across the Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Amblin Entertainment franchises.

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