The Dark Tower Timeline ( Real )

literary_original
June 10, 1982

Stephen King's Novel Series Publication

Stephen King begins publishing The Dark Tower series, the source material for the movie.

film_development
March 7, 2011

Announcement of The Dark Tower Movie Adaptation

Plans for a movie adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series are officially announced.

casting
November 27, 2015

Casting of Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey

Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey are cast as leads in the upcoming The Dark Tower movie.

release
August 4, 2017

The Dark Tower Premiere

The Dark Tower movie has its world premiere and is released to theaters.

The Dark Tower Timeline ( Fictional )

world-building
Ancient Times

Inception of the Dark Tower

The Dark Tower is constructed as a nexus of all universes, maintaining the balance between realities.

character_origin
Years Before Present

Rise of the Man in Black

A powerful sorcerer known as the Man in Black begins his quest to bring down the Dark Tower and unravel the fabric of reality.

character_journey
Present Day - Early

Jake Chambers' Vision and Journey

Jake Chambers begins experiencing visions and dreams about the Dark Tower and is drawn into the parallel world's struggle.

meeting
Present Day - Shortly After Arrival

Jake Meets Roland Deschain

Jake meets Roland, the Gunslinger, who is on a mission to protect the Dark Tower and stop the Man in Black.

conflict
Present Day - Mid

Man in Black Attacks the Town

The Man in Black attacks the town in an effort to find and steal Jake to manipulate the fate of the Dark Tower.

climax
Present Day - Later

Roland and Jake's Confrontation with the Man in Black

Roland and Jake confront the Man in Black in a climactic battle to prevent the fall of the Dark Tower.

resolution
Present Day - Conclusion

Roland's Final Showdown and Sacrifice

Roland chooses to sacrifice to protect the Tower, altering the fate of the worlds and securing hope for the future.