Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace is the second highest grossing movie at the weekend box office. The prequel film is currently in theaters for a re-release marking its 25th anniversary.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Phantom Menace grossed $8.1 million, with only The Fall Guy beating it out at $28.5 million. The Phantom Menace came ahead of the Zendaya-led Challengers, which earned $7.1 million in its second weekend, and the new horror film Tarot, which opened to $6.5 million.
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Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
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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
