The action film 'Demolition Man', starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes, is released in theaters.
Production begins on the science fiction action movie 'Demolition Man'.
Screenplay for 'Demolition Man' is written, setting the foundation for the film's concept and story.
Simon Phoenix, a dangerous criminal, is arrested for his violent crimes and sentenced to cryogenic freezing.
Police officer John Spartan is arrested after being framed for a crime involving the death of a hostage during a failed attempt to capture Simon Phoenix.
Simon Phoenix and John Spartan are sentenced to cryogenic freezing to be held in the same cryo-prison for decades.
The cities of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Diego are merged to form the utopian city of San Angeles with strict laws and high social control.
Simon Phoenix is thawed earlier than planned as part of a prison break and escapes into the future society of San Angeles.
John Spartan is thawed to be the only person capable of capturing Simon Phoenix due to his unique police skills from the past.
John Spartan investigates the actions of Simon Phoenix, uncovering Phoenix's plan to take over the future society.
Simon Phoenix seizes control of security forces in San Angeles and attempts to dominate the city with violence and chaos.
John Spartan and Simon Phoenix face off in a climactic battle to determine the fate of San Angeles.
Simon Phoenix is defeated and placed back into cryogenic freezing, restoring peace and order in San Angeles.