Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith were cast as the main characters in the movie After Earth, marking a high-profile father-son pairing in Hollywood.
Principal photography for After Earth commenced, beginning the production phase of the movie.
The official trailer for After Earth was released to the public, generating anticipation for the film.
After Earth was released in theaters worldwide, marking its official debut to the public.
After Earth opened in theaters but underperformed at the box office, receiving mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
Humans abandon Earth to colonize a new planet called Nova Prime due to Earth's environmental collapse.
Cypher Raige becomes a highly decorated member of the Ranger Corps, Earth's elite military force responsible for protecting human colonies and maintaining order.
Kitai Raige, son of Cypher Raige, begins his rigorous training to become a Ranger like his father.
Kitai officially becomes a Ranger and sets off on missions to prove himself.
Cypher and Kitai Raige crash land on a dangerous, wild and evolved Earth after their spacecraft is hit by a meteor shower.
Father and son realize the Earth has changed drastically and is home to evolved and deadly creatures called Ursa.
Cypher is severely injured and trapped, Kitai must journey across the wilderness in hostile terrain to signal for rescue.
Kitai encounters and defeats the fearsome Ursa, overcoming his fears and proving his capabilities.
After overcoming all dangers, Kitai sends a distress signal to call for help to rescue his father and himself.
Rangers arrive to rescue Cypher and Kitai from Earth after confirming the distress signal.
