When was Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones released in theaters?
Attack of the Clones was released worldwide by 20th Century Fox on the 16th of May 2002.
Questions about Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who directed Star Wars: Episode II, Attack of the Clones?
George Lucas directed Attack of the Clones from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jonathan Hales.
How much money did Attack of the Clones make at the box office?
Attack of the Clones grossed $653.8 million worldwide, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2002. It was the first Star Wars film to be outgrossed by other releases within its own year.
Why did George Lucas cast Hayden Christensen instead of other actors in Attack of the Clones?
Lucas ran a wide search among mostly unknown performers before choosing Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker, after considering established actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, who turned the role down. Natalie Portman later told Time magazine that Christensen gave a great reading and could simultaneously be scary and really young.
What made the filming of Attack of the Clones technologically significant?
Attack of the Clones was one of the first motion pictures shot entirely on a high-definition digital 24-frame system, using the Sony and Panavision HDW-F900 camera.
How did critics and audiences respond to Attack of the Clones?
The film received mixed reviews, holding a 62 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a weighted score of 54 out of 100 on Metacritic. Roger Ebert gave it two out of four stars, while CinemaScore audiences graded it an A-.