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The originalStar Warstrilogy was loved by one and all with George Lucas’ innovative creation, pushing boundaries in storytelling. The introduction of a whole new world filled with fantastical elements, rich characters, and interesting lore captivated audiences in the 70s and 80s. WithThe Return of the Jediin 1983,Star Warsbecame a highly celebrated and adored trilogy.
However, during their releases, the prequel trilogy consisting ofThe Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, andRevenge of the Sithdivided fans. MostStar Warsfans believed the prequel trilogy dipped in quality compared to the original trilogy. However, amidst the resurgence of the prequel trilogy in recent years,The Phantom Menacehas now become the most-watchedStar Warsfilm on Disney+.
Fans Are CelebratingStar Wars: The Phantom Menace’sDominance on Disney+
Star Wars: The Phantom Menacekicked off the prequel trilogy directed byGeorge Lucas. The anticipation of the film was unprecedented after the glorious run of the original trilogy. People were so excited as they were returning to their favorite franchise in a galaxy far, far away. However, Lucas’ new treatment and energy with the film did not impress fans of the original trilogy.
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Much of the film’s story involved discourse around intergalactic trade, council meetings, and trade policies, which dragged down the film significantly. Jar Jar Binks’ annoying characterization and mediocre CGI were also pointed out as some of the worst parts of the film at the time. However, the film and the other two sequels are now having a big resurgence in recent years.
Despite being the lowest-rated live-action Star Wars film (52%) onRotten Tomatoes, It has now been reported byVarietythatThe Phantom Menacehas become the most-watchedStar Warsfilm on Disney+ worldwide. Fans are commenting on the film’s renewed appreciation and how it has aged well with time. Here are some of the reactions onX,
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It’s better than any of the movies in the new trilogy.
— BullsKickAss (@Bullskickass)August 06, 2025
Best Star Wars fight scene?pic.twitter.com/wTl3PHgntD
— Steven Ratnik (@StevenJosephR)July 15, 2025
As someone who was about 10 years old in 1999 — this is the single most underrated, most over-hated film of all time.
It is still shot on actual film and looks so fucking gorgeous in comparison to the weird, PS2 cutscene looking Attack of the Clones and some of the rough…
— 𝙳𝙹 𝙺𝚛𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚑 (@MainEventKrunch)June 08, 2025
Unforgettable! This movie opened the Pandora’s box of Star Wars saga
— Rico Gallardo (@_Gallo)July 06, 2025
Was the best.
— TeeJ (@TeeJFPS)Jun 14, 2025
As fans have pointed out, there were some great things about the film, despite some underwhelming parts. Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn became the new fan-favorite character in the film and his fight against Darth Maul in the film (with the help of Obi-Wan Kenobi) was one of the best lightsaber fights in the franchise.
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The film also set up an intriguing origin story for Anakin Skywalker, who would eventually veer to the dark side to become Darth Vader. The film perfectly sets up the inevitability of his tragic fate and the whole tapestry of the franchise as it is the first chapter in the Skywalker saga. It is over-hated, and the renewed love for the film is great to see.
Star Wars: The AcolyteIs a Fresh Look At The World of The Beloved Franchise
TheStar Warsfranchise is gearing up for the release of their next big series,The Acolyte. It is set 100 years beforeThe Phantom Menaceand chronicles a Jedi master investigating a series of crimes that lead to the unraveling of dark and sinister forces. Showrunner Leslye Headland talked toThe Hollywood Reporterabout bringing a new perspective to the franchise with the show.
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Headland stated that the show is a mystery-thriller inspired by various samurai and wuxia films. The film sees specific events seen in different perspectives, and this way of storytelling separates it from otherStar Warsprojects. Headland said,
“One thing to know about the show is that we’ve been talking about it as a mystery thriller. It is a serialized story, so each episode gives you more information about the story. We were obviously influenced by samurai films and wuxia films, but also films like Rashomon, where you see one story and then you see it done a different way. So, what separates [Star Wars: The Acolyte] from some of the other Star Wars series is that it’s told in that particular way.”
The show stars Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Joonas Suotamo, and Carrie-Anne Moss.The Acolytewill premiere with its first two episodes on July 28, 2025, with the remaining episodes dropping weekly.
Fans can watchThe Phantom Menaceon Disney+.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
