Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace turns 25 this month: Here's how to commemorate the milestone anniversary on Star Wars Day 2024.
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away — 25 years ago, to be exact — George Lucas returned to the beginning of his saga with Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace .
Released into theaters on May 19, 1999, the highly-anticipated prequel introduced a young Anakin Skywalker , the future Darth Vader; Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi ; Naboo's teen queen, Padmé Amidala ; bumbling Gungan sidekick Jar Jar Binks ; the horn-headed Darth Maul , wielder of a red, double-bladed lightsaber; and his master, the shadowy Sith Lord Darth Sidious .
To commemorate this Star Wars Day, May the 4th, and the upcoming 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, we've compiled a list of so wizard ways to celebrate Episode I below. The Phantom Menace — and the entire, nine-episode Skywalker Saga — is returning to theaters for Star Wars Day. Tickets are now on sale for the 25th anniversary re-release, which hits theaters for a limited-time with an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte.
4. Go Behind the Scenes of The Phantom Menace With a Feature-Length DocumentaryOriginally included on the DVD release, The Beginning: Making Star Wars: Episode I is a full-length documentary spanning every stage of production of The Phantom Menace, from pre-production, to casting, visual effects, editing, and theatrical release. The official Star Wars YouTube channel has made the full version free to watch online .
5. Revisit The Phantom Menace Trailer"Every generation has a legend... every journey has a first step... every saga has a beginning." With those words, audiences attending such films as Meet Joe Black, The Waterboy, A Bug's Life, and Wing Commander were treated to a glimpse of the most anticipated movie since Return of the Jedi 16 years earlier. For a dose of late '90s nostalgia, revisit the original Star Wars: Episode I trailer below.
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