Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menaceis officially the top Star Wars movie on Disney+. Its first wide release came on May 19, 1999 and served as the first major Star Wars movie since 1983’sReturn of the Jedi.While it earned mixed reviews from critics and audiences, the first movie of the prequel trilogy has earned $1.044 billion since that initial release and helped to spark a resurgence of the Star Wars franchise. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Phantom Menace briefly returned to theaters, where it earned a third place spot at the box office.
As the anniversary approaches, Phantom Menace‘s star-studded cast can celebrate another accomplishment. Decades after its first release, Variety reports that Phantom Menace is now the most streamed Star Wars movie on Disney+ worldwide. Though it still suffers from poor reviews, its financial success remains unquestionable, as it continues to draw viewership through 2024.
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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
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.
- Director
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George Lucas
- Release Date
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May 19, 1999
- Studio(s)
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Lucasfilm
- Distributor(s)
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20th Century
- Writers
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George Lucas
- Cast
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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 - Runtime
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133 minutes
- Franchise(s)
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Star Wars
- Sequel(s)
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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
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$115 Million
