Hotel Transylvania Timeline ( Real )

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September 28, 2012

Release of Hotel Transylvania

The animated comedy film Hotel Transylvania was released in theaters, introducing audiences to the story of Dracula and his monster hotel.

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May 2013

Announcement of Hotel Transylvania Sequel

Sony Pictures Animation officially announced the development of a sequel to Hotel Transylvania due to the film's success.

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September 25, 2015

Release of Hotel Transylvania 2

The sequel to Hotel Transylvania was released, continuing the story of the beloved characters.

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August 2017

Announcement of Hotel Transylvania 3

Sony Pictures Animation announced the development of a third installment in the Hotel Transylvania series.

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July 13, 2018

Release of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

The third film in the franchise was released, focusing on a summer vacation cruise adventure.

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February 2020

Announcement of Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Sony Pictures Animation revealed the fourth film in the series, originally titled Hotel Transylvania 4.

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January 14, 2022

Release of Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

The fourth film in the Hotel Transylvania series was released,Featuring new adventures and transformations of the characters.

Hotel Transylvania Timeline ( Fictional )

establishment
Year 1000 M.T. (Monstrous Time)

Dracula establishes Hotel Transylvania

Count Dracula creates a safe haven resort for monsters to relax away from humans.

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Year 1118 M.T.

Introduction of Mavis to hotel and Dracula's protection

Dracula's daughter, Mavis, turns 118 years old and is curious about the outside world, but Dracula keeps her sheltered within the hotel.

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Year 1318 M.T., October 30

Jonathan accidentally finds and visits Hotel Transylvania

Jonathan, a human backpacker, unknowingly stumbles upon Hotel Transylvania, breaking the hotel's rule of no humans allowed.

conflict
Year 1318 M.T., October 30

Dracula tries to hide Jonathan's human identity from the monsters

After Jonathan arrives, Dracula attempts to hide that Jonathan is human to keep the monsters calm and safe.

relationship_development
Year 1318 M.T., October 30

Mavis and Jonathan bond and fall in love

Mavis interacts with Jonathan despite him being human, and they form a close bond, challenging Dracula's fears.

climax
Year 1318 M.T., October 31

Discovery of Jonathan's human identity causes conflict

Dracula reveals Jonathan's human status to the monsters, leading to chaos and a monster uprising against Jonathan.

resolution
Year 1318 M.T., October 31

Mavis stands up for Jonathan and her father

Mavis convinces the monsters to give Jonathan a chance and reunites with her father, resolving conflict.

conclusion
Year 1318 M.T., November 1

Hotel Transylvania accepts humans and monsters together

Dracula finally embraces humans and monsters coexisting peacefully, marking a new era for the hotel.