Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is the first chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the fourth film released in the overall saga. It follows Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi as they become involved in a conflict on the planet Naboo, where they encounter a young Anakin Skywalker. The film introduces key characters and events that shape the rise of the Galactic Empire.