Every saga has a beginning
Episode I The Phantom Menace took audiences back to the days of the Old Republic, when Anakin Skywalker was a young boy and Obi-Wan Kenobi was only a student. The stories deepened, with new layers of history and character that enriched the Star Wars saga like never before.
Written and directed by George Lucas, the saga’s creator marshaled in a new era that inspired yet another generation of audiences around the world. The Phantom Menace was perched on the threshold of innovation, combining the best of classic practical effects with the newest in digital artistry and technologies.
With a bevy of groundbreaking visual effects, out-of-this-world soundscapes, and unrivaled production design, The Phantom Menace carried the mythology to new heights, affirming that there were an unlimited number of stories yet to tell.
THE STORY
When two Jedi Knights help the brave Queen Amidala escape a hostile blockade, they encounter a young boy with an unusual strength in the Force. As they attempt to reclaim Amidala’s planet, the deadly Sith Lords return, having long been thought extinct.
