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.
Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi discover Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine.
Anakin wins the Boonta Eve Classic Podrace, impressing the Jedi and securing parts for their ship.
The group arrives on Coruscant for negotiations concerning the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo.
The Trade Federation refuses to lift the blockade of Naboo, escalating tensions.
The Jedi accompany Queen Amidala back to Naboo to free her planet from the Trade Federation occupation.
Negotiation occurs between the Naboo and the Gungan leader for an alliance against the Trade Federation.
Naboo forces and Gungan army launch a joint attack against the Trade Federation.
Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi engage in a lightsaber duel with Darth Maul.
Qui-Gon Jinn is killed by Darth Maul in the duel.
Obi-Wan Kenobi kills Darth Maul in revenge for Qui-Gon's death.
Anakin pilots a starfighter and destroys the Trade Federation's Droid Control Ship, disabling the droid army.
Naboo is liberated from the Trade Federation's control, restoring peace to the planet.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is granted permission to train Anakin Skywalker as a Jedi Knight.
