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Attack of the Clones
Years after the events of The Phantom Menace, the Skywalker Saga continues with Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones. When Senator Padme Amidala's life is threatened, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker are tasked with her protection. While Obi-Wan uncovers a clone army made in secret, Anakin falls in love with Padme, marking the beginning of his inevitable fall to the dark side of the Force.
- Budget:
- 115 million
- Studio(s):
- 20th Century
- Distributor(s):
- 20th Century
- Sequel(s):
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- prequel(s):
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
- Franchise(s):
- Star Wars
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