Release of Rick Yancey's novel 'The 5th Wave,' which introduces the story of an alien invasion and a young protagonist named Cassie Sullivan.
Announcement of a film adaptation of Rick Yancey's novel 'The 5th Wave' directed by J Blakeson.
Premiere and release of the science fiction thriller film adaptation of 'The 5th Wave,' starring Chloë Grace Moretz as Cassie Sullivan.
Release of 'The 5th Wave' film on DVD and Blu-ray for home viewing.
The aliens initiate the invasion with an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack that wipes out all electrical power and technology worldwide, causing massive infrastructure collapse.
The aliens trigger massive tsunamis that devastate coastal cities and kill millions, further destabilizing human society.
A deadly virus is released that kills a large portion of the remaining human population, targeting immune systems and causing widespread death.
Alien-controlled human soldiers called 'Silencers' are deployed to hunt and kill surviving humans, using stealth and advanced technology.
Survivors, including Cassie Sullivan, are gathered and trained in military camps designed by aliens to control and manipulate young humans for their purposes.
Cassie embarks on a journey to save her brother Sammy while navigating the dangers of the Fifth Wave and alien threats.
It is revealed that the 'Others' controlling the invasion are actually alien consciousness implanted in human bodies, complicating the human resistance efforts.
Human survivors, including Cassie and her allies, confront the alien invaders and attempt to reclaim Earth in a climactic battle.
