How The Phantom Menace Fits Into The Star Wars Timeline
The Phantom Menace was a significant turning point for the Star Wars galaxy as the first prequel movie, revealing the origins of Anakin Skywalker.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
The beginning of the Skywalker Saga, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace sees young Anakin Skywalker put on his path to discovering his ability to influence the Force. While attempting to thwart the nefarious Trade Federation in their plans for the planet of Naboo, two Jedi discover an exceptionally-gifted slave with the ability to wield the Force. Little do they know, rescuing him is just the beginning of a saga that will span generations of the Skywalker family.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- Director
- George Lucas
- Release Date
- May 19, 1999
- Studio(s)
- Lucasfilm
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century
- Cast
- Ewan McGregor , Liam Neeson , Natalie Portman , Jake Lloyd , Ahmed Best , Ian McDiarmid , Anthony Daniels , Kenny Baker , Pernilla August , Frank Oz , Ray Park , Samuel L. Jackson
- Writers
- George Lucas
- Runtime
- 133 minutes
- Franchise(s)
- Star Wars
- Sequel(s)
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones , Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith , Solo: A Star Wars Story , Rogue One: A Star Wars Story , Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope , Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back , Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi , Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens , Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi , Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- Budget
- $115 Million
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