Species Timeline ( Real )

film_release
July 7, 1995

Species Movie Release

The science fiction horror film Species was released to the public, directed by Roger Donaldson.

casting
January 10, 1995

Casting Announced for Species

The main cast for Species, including Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, and Michael Madsen, was officially announced.

script
Circa 1994

Species Script Completed

The script for Species, written by Dennis Feldman, was finalized for production.

film_release
July 11, 1998

Species Sequel Species II Released

The sequel to Species was released, continuing the storyline from the first film.

Species Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
1995

Discovery of Alien DNA

Scientists discover DNA from an extraterrestrial source brought back by a probe to Earth.

creation
1995

Creation of Sil

Genetic engineers combine the alien DNA with human DNA and grow a being named Sil in a lab.

escape
Shortly after creation, 1995

Sil’s Escape from Lab

Sil escapes containment from the laboratory and goes out into the city, posing a threat to humans.

response
1995

Government Forms Task Force

A government task force is assembled to find and stop Sil before she can reproduce.

event
1995

Sil Begins Searching for Mate

Sil searches for a human mate to reproduce with, driven by her alien instincts.

chase
1995, days after escape

Task Force Tracks Sil

Task force tracks Sil’s movements across the city and attempts to capture her.