George Lucas officially announces the production of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, beginning the revival of the Star Wars saga.
Filming wraps up on The Phantom Menace, moving the project into post-production phase.
The world premiere of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace takes place, initiating global fan excitement.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is released in theaters worldwide, marking the return of Star Wars to the big screen after 16 years.