The science fiction film Serenity, directed by Joss Whedon, was released in the United States.
Principal photography for Serenity began and was completed, marking a significant phase in the production of the film.
Joss Whedon wrote the screenplay for Serenity, crafting the story that continues from the TV series Firefly.
The Allied Planets defeat the Independents in the Unification War, marking the rise of the Alliance government.
River Tam is enrolled at the prestigious Alliance Academy for gifted children, where her psychic abilities are honed and studied.
Alliance scientists begin covert experiments on River to enhance her psychic abilities, causing her severe psychological trauma.
River Tam escapes the Alliance Academy after realizing she is being used as a test subject and is pursued by Alliance operatives.
Captain Malcolm Reynolds assembles the crew of the spaceship Serenity, including River and her brother Simon.
The crew investigates the planet Miranda and discovers the dark secret of the Alliance’s attempt to create a peaceful society through the use of the drug 'Pax'.
The Alliance increases pursuit of Serenity to capture River and Simon, considering them high-value targets.
Crew members engage in a deadly confrontation with Alliance Operative Dobson aboard Serenity.
Pilot Hoban 'Wash' Washburne kills Operative Dobson to protect the crew.
The Alliance launches a full assault on Serenity, resulting in a fierce battle.
Malcolm Reynolds broadcasts the truth about the Alliance’s Pax experiment on Miranda to the public.
The crew fights the final battle to protect River and Simon; the Alliance forces retreat following the exposure of the conspiracy.
