Jim Henson starts conceptualizing and developing the idea for The Dark Crystal, aiming to create a unique fantasy film utilizing puppetry and animatronics.
Principal production begins for The Dark Crystal, involving elaborate puppet creation, set design, and filming techniques.
The Dark Crystal is released in theaters in the United States, showcasing groundbreaking puppetry and special effects in fantasy cinema.
Over the years, The Dark Crystal gains a devoted fan base and cult status, becoming a classic in the fantasy and puppetry genre.
Netflix announces a prequel series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, expanding the universe established in the original film.
The prequel series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is released on Netflix, receiving critical acclaim and revitalizing interest in the franchise.
The Crystal of Truth is created as a source of power and balance in the world of Thra.
The Crystal of Truth is shattered, leading to the division of the urSkeks into two beings: the Skeksis and the Mystics.
The Skeksis corruptly rule over Thra, maintaining power through the Crystal shards and draining the life essence of other creatures.
Jen is born as a Gelfling, destined to heal the Crystal and restore balance to Thra.
Jen is sent out from the Mystics' Sanctuary to find the shard of the Crystal and fulfill his destiny to heal it.
Jen meets Kira, another Gelfling, and they join forces on the quest to restore the Crystal.
Jen and Kira learn of the spreading corruption causing the Darkening and the decay of life on Thra.
Jen and Kira infiltrate the Skeksis' castle in their effort to restore the Crystal and end the Skeksis' reign.
Jen reunites the shards and heals the Crystal, ending the era of darkness and beginning the restoration of Thra.
