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Where does Episode I: The Phantom Menace fit in Star Wars?

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  2. THE REPUBLIC ERA
  3. 32 BBYEpisode I: The Phantom Menace
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  4. 22 BBYEpisode II: Attack of the ClonesEpisode II: Attack of the ClonesMOVIE

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When does Episode I: The Phantom Menace take place in the Star Wars universe?

The movie takes place in 32 BBY during the age of the Republic

Why watch Episode I: The Phantom Menace at this point in the timeline?

Because the movie lays the foundations of the saga, and you need to see it first for context on the characters