Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

The Phantom Menace premiered in theaters on May 19, 1999, The film's premiere was accompanied by extensive media coverage and great anticipation. Despite mixed reviews by critics, who tended to praise the visuals and action sequences but criticize the writing, characterization and acting, it grossed $924.3 million worldwide, It is also the seventh highest-income film of all time at the American box office. It will be released in 3-D in 2012.