Monsters vs Aliens Timeline ( Real )

announcement
June 1, 2007

DreamWorks Animation Announces Monsters vs Aliens Project

DreamWorks Animation officially announces the development of the animated film Monsters vs Aliens.

promotion
September 30, 2008

Release of Monsters vs Aliens Trailer

The first official trailer for Monsters vs Aliens is released to the public, showcasing the animation and story concept.

premiere
March 22, 2009

Monsters vs Aliens World Premiere

Monsters vs Aliens has its world premiere, introducing audiences to the first computer-animated film produced in stereoscopic 3D by DreamWorks Animation.

release
March 27, 2009

Monsters vs Aliens Theatrical Release

Monsters vs Aliens is released in theaters across the United States and internationally.

home_media_release
September 15, 2009

Monsters vs Aliens DVD and Blu-ray Release

Monsters vs Aliens becomes available for home viewing on DVD and Blu-ray formats.

Monsters vs Aliens Timeline ( Fictional )

origin_event
Day of Susan's Wedding

Susan Murphy Hit by Meteorite

Susan Murphy is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day, which causes her to grow to enormous size.

capture_event
Shortly after meteorite impact

Susan Murphy Captured and Imprisoned

After growing giant, Susan is captured by the government and taken to a secret facility for monsters.

character_introduction
Days after Susan's imprisonment

Monsters Introduced at the Facility

Susan meets other monsters imprisoned in the facility: B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, The Missing Link, and Insectosaurus.

exposition
One week into imprisonment

Alien Robot Dr. Cockroach Analyzes Threat

The team learns about the arrival of an alien robot sent to Earth to find a powerful energy source.

mission_start
After briefing in government facility

Monsters Sent on Mission

The monsters team up and are sent on a mission to stop the alien robot threatening Earth.

conflict
During the mission

Battle with Alien Robot in Big City

Monsters confront the alien robot in a city, fighting to protect civilians and stop its objectives.

transformation
During final battle against alien robot

Insectosaurus Transforms to Butterfly

Insectosaurus metamorphoses into a giant butterfly helping to fight against the alien robot's defenses.

resolution
End of mission

Monsters Defeat Alien Robot

The monsters successfully destroy the alien robot and save Earth from its destructive plans.

conclusion
After saving Earth

Susan Accepted by Society

Susan and the monsters are celebrated and accepted by society as heroes.