Dredd Timeline ( Real )

publication
February 26, 1977

Publication of Judge Dredd's First Appearance

Judge Dredd first appeared in the British comic anthology 2000 AD, marking the beginning of the Dredd franchise.

film_release
June 17, 1995

Release of the Film 'Judge Dredd'

The first Dredd film was released starring Sylvester Stallone as Judge Dredd, bringing the character to a wider international audience.

film_release
September 21, 2012

Release of the Film 'Dredd'

A new adaptation of the Judge Dredd character was released, starring Karl Urban. This film gained a cult following for its faithful portrayal of the source material.

Dredd Timeline ( Fictional )

world_building
Early 21st century

Formation of Mega-City One

Establishment of Mega-City One, a sprawling metropolis covering much of the Eastern United States, plagued by crime and overcrowding.

law_enforcement
Mid 21st century

Creation of the Judge System

Implementation of the Judge system to maintain law and order in Mega-City One, where Judges serve as judge, jury, and executioner.

character
2130

Joe Dredd becomes a Judge

Joe Dredd graduates from the Academy of Law and begins his service as a Judge in Mega-City One.

location
Mid 22nd century

Construction of Peach Trees Tower

The massive Peach Trees Tower complex is built in Mega-City One and becomes a central location in multiple major events.

major_conflict
2240

The Siege of Peach Trees Tower

Joe Dredd and rookie Judge Anderson confront Ma-Ma, the drug lord controlling Peach Trees, during a brutal siege within the tower.

resolution
2240

Judge Dredd and Anderson bring down Ma-Ma

Final confrontation where Judges Dredd and Anderson defeat Ma-Ma and dismantle her drug empire inside Peach Trees Tower.