Kathleen Kennedy appointed to oversee LA28 Olympic ceremonies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Kathleen Kennedy has been appointed to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics. Honorary chairperson Casey Wasserman praised Kennedy's storytelling abilities, noting her extensive experience, including her time as president of Lucasfilm. Kennedy has attended multiple Olympics, beginning with the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. The ceremonies are set for July 14 and July 30, 2028, for the Olympics, and August 15 and August 27, 2028, for the Paralympics. The organizing committee also introduced the slogan "Stars Align" for the Games.
- •Kathleen Kennedy named head of ceremonies and content for LA28
- •Opening ceremony scheduled for July 14, 2028
- •Closing ceremony on July 30, 2028
- •Paralympic opening on August 15, 2028
- •Official slogan for the Games is 'Stars Align'
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — From 'Star Wars' to LA28: Kathleen Kennedy takes the reins of Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar-nominated producer Kathleen Kennedy has been hired to oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics.Kennedy was named head of ceremonies and content on Wednesday, replacing Peter Rice, who remains as executive producer.
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