G.I. Joe: Retaliation Timeline ( Real )

production
October 2010

Production Announcement

The production for G.I. Joe: Retaliation was officially announced, marking the beginning of the movie's creation process.

post-production
Early 2012

Post-Production Phase

The movie entered post-production involving editing, visual effects, and sound design to complete the film.

promotion
March 21, 2012

Trailer Release

The official trailer for G.I. Joe: Retaliation was released to the public, generating buzz and anticipation for the film.

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Timeline ( Fictional )

political_coup
Early 2013

Zartan impersonates the President

Zartan disguises himself as the President of the United States to gain control of the country.

military_event
Shortly after Zartan's coup

G.I. Joe squad ambushed and eliminated

The G.I. Joe team is ambushed, framed for crimes, and many members are killed, leaving only Roadblock alive initially.

escape
Weeks after ambush

Roadblock escapes captivity

Roadblock escapes from the secret facility where he was imprisoned by government forces controlled by Zartan.

recruitment
Following escape

Roadblock rebuilds the G.I. Joe team

Roadblock recruits new and surviving members including Jinx and Flint to retake the country.

betrayal_revelation
Midway through the conflict

Storm Shadow reveals Cobra's plans

Storm Shadow switches sides, revealing Cobra's plan involving the nuclear warheads and the new WARHEAD initiative.

mission
Later in the timeline

G.I. Joe assaults Cobra's base in Pakistan

The team launches a mission to infiltrate and destroy Cobra's nuclear weapon program and stop nuclear warheads from being launched.

climax
End of 2013

Final confrontation and defeat of Cobra

Roadblock and the team confront Cobra Commander and stop the launch of nuclear warheads, restoring order and freeing the true President.