Unlimited Power: Celebrating the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy

25 years after The Phantom Menace, it’s time to admit the obvious: the Star Wars prequels aren’t just good, they’re great.

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Retrospective
25 Years Ago, Star Wars Made Everything Old New Again

As a piece of cinema history, The Phantom Menace still feels like a brand-new toy from 1999.

by Ryan Britt
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The Inverse Interview

Ahmed Best Gets the Last Laugh

By Lyvie Scott

Once the most hated man in Star Wars, the actor behind Jar Jar Binks reflects on his reputation in that galaxy far, far away.

Unlimited Power

Why 'Phantom Menace' Parodies Are Better Than The Real Thing

By Jon O'Brien

My, my this here Anakin guy, maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry.

Feature

How 'The Phantom Menace' Backlash Almost Broke Star Wars

By Ryan Britt

For Star Wars fans, 1999 was the best of times and the worst of times.

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The 15 Best Background Jedi of the Star Wars Prequels, Ranked

By Rory Doherty

Inverse pays tribute to the legendary Pablo-Jill.

Feature

'The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles' was a Testbed for the Prequels

By Bryan Young

“It was the beginning of digital effects.”

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Unlimited Power

The Most Infamous Prequel Moment Perfectly Captures George Lucas’ Entire Career

By Mark Hill

It’s all over now.

Retrospective

25 Years Ago, Star Wars Made Everything Old New Again

By Ryan Britt

As a piece of cinema history, The Phantom Menace still feels like a brand-new toy from 1999.

Unlimited Power

Darth Maul’s Legacy Is So Much Bigger Than 'The Phantom Menace'

By Bryan Young

Darth Maul changed the Star Wars game — before and after he died.

Unlimited Power

Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy Changed How We Talk About the Prequels

By Alex Welch

The conversation surrounding George Lucas' prequels has completely changed over the past 10 years.

Unlimited Power

One Underrated Scene Proves 'Attack of the Clones' Could Have Been a Much Better Movie

By Joshua Meyer

Forget it, Obi-Wan. It’s Coruscant.

Unlimited Power

Unpacking the Most Infamous Meme of the Star Wars Prequels

By Andy Crump

The higher the ground, the better the meme.

Feature

How 'The Phantom Menace' Backlash Almost Broke Star Wars

By Ryan Britt

For Star Wars fans, 1999 was the best of times and the worst of times.

Unlimited Power

19 Years Later, Star Wars' Most Important Scene is More Relevant Than Ever

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Freedom is fragile.

The Inverse Interview

Ahmed Best Gets the Last Laugh

By Lyvie Scott

Once the most hated man in Star Wars, the actor behind Jar Jar Binks reflects on his reputation in that galaxy far, far away.

Unlimited Power

22 Years Ago, Star Wars Completely Rewrote an Iconic Character

By Andy Crump

From puppet to powerhouse.