Star Wars: The Clone Wars (film)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a 2008 animated feature film directed by Dave Filoni and executive produced by George Lucas as well as the first Star Wars animated film made. The plot focuses on a struggle between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems—each vying for Jabba the Hutt's permission to use Hutt Space's trade routes. In an attempt to gain Jabba's favor, Sith Lord and Separatist leader Count Dooku kidnaps Jabba's son Rotta, in hopes of framing the Republic's Jedi Order as the true captors.

The film is set during the three-year time period between the films Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (2002) and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (2005). The Clone Wars served as an introduction to the animated series of the same name that premiered on Cartoon Network on October 3, 2008. Lucas was inspired to make the movie while reviewing footage from the series and described the film as "almost an afterthought." The film was released August 15, 2008.

The film was a box office success, and grossed $68.3 million worldwide against an $8.5 million budget, and earned $14.6 million during its opening weekend.

The film chronologically takes place between the Season One episode "The Hidden Enemy" and Season Three episode "Clone Cadets."

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