Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the origins of Anakin Skywalker and the political conflicts in the galaxy, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity.

The film features Queen Padmé Amidala and her handmaidens who participate in combat, primarily using blasters against battle droids or to secure the surrender of male Neimoidians. There are no scenes depicting a female character achieving victory in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.

The film primarily introduces new characters. Existing characters from prior Star Wars canon (e.g., Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Palpatine) maintain their established genders. No character established as one gender in source material or previous installments is portrayed as a different gender.

This film introduces many new characters and features younger versions of established ones. All characters whose race was previously established (e.g., Obi-Wan Kenobi, Palpatine) are portrayed by actors of the same race. New characters do not have a prior established race to be swapped from.