Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Screen 1)

Every saga has a beginning. George Lucas' long-anticipated first prequel to his beloved STAR WARS trilogy, offering a look at the origins of the greatest movie villain of all time: Darth Vader. A box office juggernaut upon initial release, it was nonetheless met with disappointment by fans. However, a quarter-century later, THE PHANTOM MENACE enjoys renewed affection from generations of STAR WARS fans thanks to its exploration of new worlds, thrilling lightsaber duels, and John Williams' iconic score.