The Good Dinosaur Timeline ( Real )

announcement
July 22, 2011

Announcement of The Good Dinosaur Project

Pixar Animation Studios announced the development of The Good Dinosaur, an original film exploring an alternate history where dinosaurs never became extinct.

production_change
October 2013

Director Change for The Good Dinosaur

Bob Peterson, originally set to direct The Good Dinosaur, was replaced by Peter Sohn as director due to creative differences.

release
November 25, 2015

Release of The Good Dinosaur

The Good Dinosaur was released by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios worldwide, featuring groundbreaking animation and storytelling.

The Good Dinosaur Timeline ( Fictional )

birth
Year of the Flood, early spring

Arlo's Birth

Arlo is born into the Apatosaurus family on the farm.

meeting
Year of the Flood, mid summer

Arlo Meets Spot

Arlo meets Spot, the human boy, who becomes his friend and companion.

tragedy
Year of the Flood, late summer

Arlo's Family Tragedy

Arlo's father dies in a storm, prompting Arlo to confront his fears.

journey_start
Year of the Flood, early autumn

Arlo and Spot Begin Journey Home

Arlo and Spot start their journey to return to Arlo's family farm.

challenge
Year of the Flood, mid autumn

Arlo Faces the Thunderclap

Arlo encounters a massive storm and saves Spot from a lightning strike.

encounter
Year of the Flood, late autumn

Meeting the Pterodactyls

Arlo and Spot meet a group of pterodactyls who aid them briefly.

separation
Year of the Flood, late autumn

Arlo Loses Spot Temporarily

Spot gets separated from Arlo after a confrontation with a predator.

growth
Year of the Flood, late autumn

Arlo Learns to Overcome Fear

Arlo learns bravery after surviving alone and facing his fears.

resolution
Year of the Flood, early winter

Reunion and Return

Arlo reunites with Spot, and they safely return to Arlo's family farm.