George Lucas officially announces the development of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as the second installment of the prequel trilogy.
George Lucas begins working on the script for Attack of the Clones, focusing on the development of the storyline and characters.
Hayden Christensen is cast to play the role of Anakin Skywalker, the film's protagonist.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones premieres worldwide, marking its public release.
An assassination attempt is made on Senator Padmé Amidala, prompting Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to protect her.
Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates the assassination attempt and discovers the secret clone army being created on Kamino for the Republic.
Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala begin their secret mission to Naboo while developing romantic feelings for each other.
The Jedi and Republic clone army engage in a large-scale battle against Separatist forces on the desert planet Geonosis.
Anakin Skywalker returns to Tatooine and discovers his mother Shmi has been captured and tortured by Tusken Raiders.
Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padmé are sentenced to death but are rescued by Jedi reinforcements and the clone army, initiating the Clone Wars.
Following the Battle of Geonosis, the Clone Wars officially begin between the Galactic Republic and the Separatist forces.
