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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 28, 2026Los Angeles County

LA28 Appoints Film Producer Kathleen Kennedy to Lead Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies

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LA28 announced that film producer Kathleen Kennedy will serve as head of ceremonies and content for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Kennedy will executive produce all four opening and closing ceremonies, taking over the role from Peter Rice. The events are scheduled to take place across July and August 2028 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.

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Why It Matters

The appointment places a prominent Hollywood producer in charge of planning the global broadcast and live entertainment events for the upcoming Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key Facts

  • Kathleen Kennedy will lead preparations for all four opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
  • Kennedy assumes the role of head of ceremonies and content and will executive produce the ceremonies.
  • Kennedy succeeds Peter Rice, who will continue as an executive producer.
  • The ceremonies will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.
  • The Olympic Opening Ceremony is scheduled for July 14, 2028, and the Closing Ceremony is set for July 30, 2028.
  • The Paralympic Opening Ceremony is scheduled for August 15, 2028, with the closing ceremony on August 27, 2028.
  • Kennedy previously served as president of Lucasfilm from 2012 to 2026.
  • Kennedy has produced over 70 feature films with 120 Academy Award nominations and 25 wins.
  • The LA28 ceremonies team also includes Creative Director Ben Winston and Executive Producer of Production Scott Givens.

Who's Mentioned

PersonKathleen Kennedy“Film producer appointed as head of ceremonies and content for LA28”PersonFrank Marshall“Husband and co-founder of Amblin Entertainment”locationSoFi Stadium“Venue for Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies”PersonSteven Spielberg“Director and co-founder of Amblin Entertainment”PersonBen Winston“Creative Director on the LA28 ceremonies team”PersonCasey Wasserman“LA28 Chairperson and President”OrganizationAmblin Entertainment“Production company co-founded by Kennedy, Marshall, and Spielberg”PersonScott Givens“Executive Producer of Production on the LA28 ceremonies team”OrganizationLucasfilm“Film production company where Kennedy served as president”locationLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum“Venue for Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies”OrganizationLA28“Organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games”PersonPeter Rice“Preceding head of ceremonies and content”