Star Wars: Episodio I: La Amenaza Fantasma (1999) Guide

Released 16 years after Return of the Jedi , the film was met with immense anticipation and eventually grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace | Lucasfilm.com

A bumbling Gungan who provides controversial comic relief. Critical Reception and Legacy

A Jedi Master who follows his instincts over Council tradition. He discovers Anakin on Tatooine and believes him to be the "Chosen One" destined to bring balance to the Force. Star Wars: Episodio I: La amenaza fantasma (1999)

A silent but deadly Sith apprentice known for his iconic double-bladed red lightsaber.

serves as the chronological opening chapter of the Skywalker Saga, reintroducing the galaxy 32 years before the original trilogy. Directed by George Lucas, the film follows Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, as they navigate an interplanetary trade dispute involving the planet Naboo and discover a young, Force-sensitive slave named Anakin Skywalker. Plot and Key Characters Released 16 years after Return of the Jedi

Qui-Gon's disciplined Padawan who eventually takes responsibility for training Anakin following his master's death.

The story centers on a blockade of Naboo by the Trade Federation, secretly orchestrated by the Sith Lord Darth Sidious. He discovers Anakin on Tatooine and believes him

The young, strong-willed leader of Naboo who fights to save her people from invasion.