Anakin enters the race, which features six laps of deadly canyons, Tusken Raiders shooting at racers, and rival pilots. Against all odds, he wins, destroying Sebulba’s pod in the process. Watto gives him the prize—but then, Darth Sidious’s apprentice, the horned, red-skinned Zabrak Sith Lord , appears on Tatooine, hunting the Jedi.
Qui-Gon believes Anakin is the "Chosen One"—prophesied to bring balance to the Force. He makes a bet with Watto: Anakin will race his pod in the dangerous Boonta Eve Classic. If Anakin wins, Watto frees him; if he loses, Qui-Gon gives up his starship. Meanwhile, Padmé bonds with Anakin, who is kind, generous, and deeply misses his mother, Shmi. Star Wars- Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Realizing the Senate will not save her people, Padmé decides to return to Naboo with the Jedi and fight the Trade Federation directly. Anakin enters the race, which features six laps
Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, Padmé, and Anakin flee Tatooine. But Qui-Gon is forced to leave Anakin's mother behind, promising to return. Anakin leaves with the Jedi, beginning his tragic path. Qui-Gon believes Anakin is the "Chosen One"—prophesied to
Onboard the Federation flagship, the Neimoidian Viceroy Nute Gunray receives a holographic transmission from Sidious: "Kill them immediately." The Viceroy tries to gas the Jedi, but they escape and fight through droid forces. They commandeer a landing craft and flee to the swampy planet Naboo.
On Coruscant, Qui-Gon reports to the Jedi Council (led by Yoda and Mace Windu) that a Sith Lord—believed extinct for a millennium—has reappeared. He asks to train Anakin. The Council is troubled: Anakin is too old, too fearful, and attached to his mother. Yoda senses "much fear" in the boy. They refuse to train him but allow Qui-Gon to keep Anakin close.
The Federation has invaded Theed, capturing Queen Padmé Amidala. However, the Jedi rescue her, and she decides to flee to Coruscant (the Republic capital) to plead for help in the Senate. During their escape, a Federation battleship damages their hyperdrive. The crippled royal starship limps to the Outer Rim desert planet: Tatooine.