General on Instagram: "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) is the first prequel film, introducing Anakin Skywalker as a child, Jedi Masters Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Queen Amidala of Naboo, as they uncover a plot by the mysterious Sith Lord Darth Sidious (the "phantom menace") to take over the galaxy, involving a trade blockade and a young Anakin's discovery. The movie serves as the origin story for Anakin's journey to become Darth Vader, kicking off the entire saga with