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Tolerance project Extra Mini blog Star episode III Revenge of Sith to return to ciniemas to Celebrate its 20th Birthday *

Note this blog is based on a post from the 9 meters website

Introduction

Prepare to witness the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader once again on the big screen! Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is set to return to select theaters on April 25, 2025, in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Fans will have the rare opportunity to relive one of the most defining chapters in Star Wars history, this time with a fresh cinematic experience.

When Revenge of the Sith first premiered in May 2005, it not only concluded George Lucas’s prequel trilogy but also became a cultural phenomenon. The film grossed over $868 million worldwide, making it the highest-earning film of the year. More importantly, it delivered the tragic transformation of Anakin Skywalker into Darth Vader—one of the most iconic villain origins in cinematic history.

Unlike its predecessors, Revenge of the Sith received widespread acclaim for its darker storytelling, breathtaking action sequences, and emotional depth. It currently holds the highest Rotten Tomatoes score (79% critic, 66% audience) among the prequels and remains one of the most rewatched entries in the saga.

An Unforgettable Theatrical Return

This special re-release isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about experiencing Revenge of the Sith the way it was meant to be seen. Fans will once again feel the intensity of the climactic duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker on the lava-filled surface of Mustafar, a fight still considered one of the greatest lightsaber battles in Star Wars history.

For the first time, the film will also be available in 4DX screenings, meaning audiences will feel every explosion, force push, and lightsaber clash through motion-enabled seating and environmental effects. This added immersion promises to bring new life to the film’s already spectacular visuals and sound design.

The Prequels’ Lasting Impact on Star Wars

Though initially met with mixed reviews, the Star Wars prequel trilogy particularly Revenge of the Sith—has grown in popularity over time. With the rise of Disney+ series like The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and The Bad Batch, the influence of the prequels is more evident than ever. The return of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen in Obi-Wan Kenobi reignited fan appreciation, reinforcing Revenge of the Sith as a crucial part of Star Wars mythology.

Additionally, its themes of power, betrayal, and the tragic downfall of a hero have inspired new generations of Star Wars stories in films, TV, books, and comics. Even video games like Jedi: Fallen Order and Battlefront II reference events and characters tied to Revenge of the Sith.

To commemorate the occasion, Lucasfilm has commissioned renowned artist Matt Ferguson to create exclusive poster art, featuring Darth Vader’s menacing presence alongside key moments from the film. Ferguson, known for his stunning minimalist designs for Star Wars and Marvel films, has crafted artwork that pays homage to the prequel era while embracing the saga’s timeless appeal.

Further watching

To learn more about Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith watch this video 10 things you didn’t know about Star Wars Episodes III Revenge of the Sith

To watch the original trailer for Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith click here

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While we were making the Tolerance film 25 years ago the Star Wars Franchise was making its return to the cinemas via the first episode in the prequel trilogy Episode I the Phantom Menace so much so that this book was sneaked on to the Tolerance film set

so it seems only fair that I feel the Tolerance film has a link with this movie for british fans reading this post the film is re-released in the UK on the 3rd May and comes with this rather snazzy re-ralease poster

And according to this article by Screenrant the new poster tells the story of the entire prequel trilogy.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and a brilliant new poster design for the movie reveals the story arc of the entire Star Wars prequel trilogy. In an exciting update, Star Wars announced via Empire Magazine that The Phantom Menace will return to theaters for its 25th anniversary. Alongside this anniversary release is a new poster for the movie, which features some very key character placement choices that differ from the original posters.

Although the Star Wars prequel movies were poorly received at first, the prequel trilogy hate has since stopped, with many Star Wars prequel trilogy cast members reprising their roles in more recent projects to great acclaim. Building upon this increased interest, the theatrical re-release of The Phantom Menace will certainly bring on nostalgia. However, The Phantom Menace's newly-designed movie poster shows that not everything is the same as it was in 1999.

Via Star Wars, the new Phantom Menace poster, designed by Matt Ferguson, features Darth Maul hovering in the background, glaring with yellow Sith eyes, as the previous poster did. In Ferguson's version, however, Maul is shown at a greater distance, as though he is not just one of the characters but is in fact lurking in the background. This is significant because there has been some debate about who the Phantom Menace title refers to. It's been suggested that Palpatine is the Phantom Menace of the movie, but Ferguson's poster positions Darth Maul to be the "Phantom Menace" after all.

This is particularly interesting because Ferguson has stylized Darth Maul to better match how the character looked in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars show rather than in live action. This would certainly uphold the idea that Maul is the prequel trilogy's "Phantom Menace," as he returns not only in The Clone Wars show but also in Star Wars Rebels and Solo: A Star Wars Story. While The Phantom Menace at first seemed to fairly clearly indicate that Maul had died, Star Wars has now shown that in many ways he, too, was always working behind the scenes.

While Darth Maul's appearance on the poster has had some interesting updates, the other prequel trilogy characters have arguably had even more significant changes. Although prominently featured in the original Phantom Menace poster, Queen Amidala now serves as almost a focal point, sitting regally front and center. Interestingly, she seems to have taken the place of Anakin Skywalker, who was previously featured at the very front of the poster.

The two characters with the most exciting updates are Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, former master and apprentice. On the original poster, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan appear, but they are separate, and Obi-Wan is much smaller. On the new poster, the two stand side-by-side, their lightsabers ignited. This choice was very intentional; the poster designer, Matt Ferguson, took to Twitter to explain his logic behind the poster. In particular, he wanted the newly-designed poster to tell the story of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

This decision perfectly encapsulates the story that follows The Phantom Menace. While Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and Padmé all protect Anakin in the first movie, in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the three characters are essentially part of his undoing. Qui-Gon's death in The Phantom Menace affects Anakin deeply, particularly because he has also just lost his mother (in that she was left behind on Tatooine).

This loss of his first master, essentially, creates a bit of tension between Anakin and Obi-Wan, which ultimately festers into resentment. Obi-Wan unfortunately and inadvertently contributes to Anakin's fall to the dark side of the Force in other ways, too, as he takes on the role of critical older brother and demanding master, to which Anakin responds poorly. Padmé, of course, becomes Anakin's great love, but she also therefore becomes his greatest weakness. It is this attachment specifically that confirms Anakin's turn to Darth Vader.