The Adjustment Bureau Timeline ( Real )

literary_source
March, 1954

Philip K. Dick publishes the short story 'Adjustment Team'

Philip K. Dick publishes the short story 'Adjustment Team' in 1954, which serves as the basis for the movie The Adjustment Bureau.

film_release
March 4, 2011

The Adjustment Bureau movie released

The film adaptation of 'Adjustment Team', titled The Adjustment Bureau, is released. It is directed by George Nolfi and stars Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.

The Adjustment Bureau Timeline ( Fictional )

political_event
Day 0

David Norris gives a speech

David Norris delivers a winning speech for his political campaign, throwing his future into the path set by The Adjustment Bureau.

meeting
Day 1

David meets Elise

David Norris meets Elise Sellas spontaneously, a woman who captivates him and challenges the predetermined plan.

intervention
Day 1

Agents intervene after David and Elise meet

The Adjustment Bureau agents intervene immediately to separate David and Elise to maintain the preordained plan.

revelation
Day 2

David discovers The Adjustment Bureau

David discovers the existence of The Adjustment Bureau and learns they control people's destinies.

defiance
Day 3

David defies The Adjustment Bureau

David makes repeated efforts to see Elise and defies the Bureau's attempts to steer his life back on course.

escape
Day 4

David escapes the agents

David manages to elude the agents using the mysterious doors between locations, risking the plan set for him.

confrontation
Day 5

David confronts the Chairman

David confronts the mysterious Chairman of The Adjustment Bureau, pleading for free will and love.

resolution
Day 5

The Chairman grants David his choice

The Chairman ultimately allows David to choose his own path, altering the pre-set plan to be with Elise.