"Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" is the second film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, released in 2002. The story is set ten years after the events of Episode I: The Phantom Menace and follows Anakin Skywalker, a young Jedi, as he navigates his feelings for Padmé Amidala, a former queen turned senator. The galaxy is on the brink of war, with the rise of the Separatists threatening the Galactic Republic. As tensions escalate, Jedi are tasked with protecting Padmé from assassination attempts. Anakin and Padmé's relationship deepens, leading to secret romance amidst the chaos. The film culminates in a large-scale battle on the planet Geonosis, marking the beginning of the Clone Wars.