The Highest-Grossing Films Produced By Kathleen Kennedy, Ranked

Kathleen Kennedy is a successful film producer who has worked in the industry for nearly five decades. She was born in Berkley, California, on June 5, 1953, and graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in telecommunication and film. Kathleen started her career as an assistant producer to John Milius and Steven Spielberg. Some of the great films produced by this Hollywood legend include the Indiana Jones series, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and the Back to the Future trilogy.

In 2012, Kathleen was named president of Lucasfilm, overseeing the production of the Star Wars sequel trilogy and standalone films such as Rogue One and Solo. She has also received several awards and nominations for her exemplary work in the film industry. Please sit and relax as we go through Kathleen Kennedy's top-grossing movie to date.

8 The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button (2008) - $333.9 million

Kathleen Kennedy was one of the producers of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). Specifically, she produced the film with Frank Marshall and Ceán Chaffin under the production company Kennedy/Marshall Company. David Fincher directed the movie, which stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. The movie was a critical and commercial success, receiving numerous award nominations and grossing over $333 million worldwide.

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7 War Of The Worlds (2005) - $591.7 million

War of the Worlds was released in 2005, and Kathleen Kennedy was one of the producers. The film was directed by Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, War of the Worlds is a science fiction film based on the novel of the same name by H.G. Wells. War of the Worlds was a commercial success, grossing over $591 million worldwide, and received generally positive reviews from critics.

6 Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of Crystal Skull - $790.6 million

Steven Spielberg directed this action-adventure film which was released in 2008. It starred Harrison Ford as the iconic adventurer Indiana Jones. This film is the fourth in the Indiana Jones series and takes place in 1957, nineteen years after the events of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989). Kathleen Kennedy served as one of the producers of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).

5 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - $792.9 million

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), a science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy, served as one of the producers. Kathleen was a long-time collaborator of Spielberg, having worked with him on several of his earlier films as well. Kathleen oversaw the development and making of the film, depicting the narrative of a little kid named Elliott who meets an extra-terrestrial stuck on Earth.

4 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) - $1.06 billion

Kathleen Kennedy served as the producer of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016). As the President of Lucasfilm, Kathleen was responsible for overseeing the film's production, which tells the story of a group of rebels who band together to steal the plans for the Death Star, a super weapon capable of destroying entire planets. To bring the film to life, Kennedy collaborated closely with director Gareth Edwards and the rest of the creative team, and it was a critical and commercial success, making over $1 billion at the box office.

3 Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) - $1.3 billion

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) is the eighth installment in the main Star Wars saga. It was produced by Kathleen Kennedy. She was responsible for overseeing the development and production of the film, working closely with writer/director Rian Johnson. The film was a great success grossing $1.3 billion with a budget of $317 million.

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2 Jurassic World (2015) - $1.67 billion

Jurassic World is a science fiction adventure film directed by Colin Trevorrow and produced by Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, with Kathleen Kennedy taking the role of executive producer. The film is the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise and occurs twenty-two years after the first film's events. Kathleen Kennedy oversaw the development and production of the film. The film was a great success grossing $1.67 billion with a budget of $ 150 million.

1 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) - $2.07 billion

Kathleen Kennedy produced Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), the first Star Wars sequel trilogy installment. Kathleen oversaw the development and production of the film, working closely with director J.J. Abrams. The film was also praised for its blend of nostalgia, new characters, and great story-lines, which blend well with the new generation of fans. Kathleen Kennedy's involvement in the film was essential to its success, as she helped to ensure that the film remained faithful to the spirit of the original trilogy while also introducing new and exciting elements to the story. This film was a commercial success, grossing over $2 billion worldwide.

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Source: IMDb, Tv Guide, The Numbers

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