Bolt Timeline ( Real )

film_release
November 21, 2008

Release of Bolt

Disney's animated film Bolt was released in theaters, featuring the story of a canine TV star who believes he has superpowers.

film_production
2006

Announcement of Bolt production

Disney announced the production of the animated film Bolt, setting the stage for its development and eventual release.

Bolt Timeline ( Fictional )

origin
Year 0

Bolt is born

Bolt is born and raised in a laboratory where he is specially bred for acting in a TV show.

career
Year 2

Bolt cast in TV show

Bolt starts his acting career playing a super-powered dog in a popular TV show.

character_development
Year 2

Bolt believes his powers are real

Due to the filming environment, Bolt genuinely believes he has superpowers and is a real hero.

inciting_incident
Day 0

Bolt gets separated from Penny

Bolt is accidentally shipped from Los Angeles to New York, losing contact with his owner Penny.

friendship
Day 3

Bolt meets Mittens and Rhino

While trying to get back to Penny, Bolt befriends Mittens, a street-smart cat, and Rhino, a fanatical hamster.

character_revelation
Day 8

Bolt discovers he has no powers

Bolt realizes he is an ordinary dog without super abilities after surviving situations without them.

quest
Day 8-15

Bolt and friends travel cross-country

Bolt, Mittens, and Rhino journey from New York to Los Angeles to reunite with Penny.

climax
Day 15

Bolt saves Penny in real danger

Bolt uses his courage and skills to protect Penny from actual harm, proving heroism without superpowers.

resolution
Day 16

Bolt accepts being a normal dog

Bolt embraces his identity as a regular dog and enjoys a loving life with Penny.