Passengers Timeline ( Real )

announcement
April 15, 2015

Announcement of 'Passengers' movie

Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group officially announced the development of the movie 'Passengers' directed by Morten Tyldum.

production
September 19, 2015

Start of filming for 'Passengers'

Principal photography for 'Passengers' began, marking the start of the movie's production process.

production
December 2015

Completion of filming for 'Passengers'

Filming wrapped up for the movie, moving the project into post-production stages.

marketing
October 20, 2016

Release of 'Passengers' trailer

The first official trailer for 'Passengers' was released to the public, generating buzz and anticipation.

release
December 14, 2016

World premiere of 'Passengers'

'Passengers' had its world premiere, officially debuting to audiences and critics.

release
December 21, 2016

General theatrical release of 'Passengers'

The movie 'Passengers' was released widely in theaters across the United States and worldwide.

Passengers Timeline ( Fictional )

departure
Year 2215, Day 1

Launch of Starship Avalon

The starship Avalon departs Earth on a 120-year journey to the planet Homestead II with 5,258 passengers and 258 crew in hibernation pods.

incident
Year 2217, Day 50

Jim Preston's Pod Malfunction

Mechanical failure causes Jim's hibernation pod to wake him up 90 years too early on the Avalon.

character_development
Year 2217, Day 50 to Year 2218, Day 415

Jim Explores Avalon Alone

Jim spends a year alone exploring the ship and grappling with loneliness before awakening Aurora as a companion.

incident
Year 2218, Day 415

Aurora Lane Wakes Up

Jim wakes Aurora Lane from hibernation, revealing the malfunction to her; she struggles with the ethical implications.

crisis
Year 2218, Day 420

Discovery of Ship Malfunctions

Jim and Aurora discover multiple critical ship systems failing, threatening the mission and lives onboard.

character_development
Year 2218, Day 421

Jim Confesses to Aurora

Jim admits he intentionally woke Aurora, causing tension between them.

crisis
Year 2218, Day 422

Avalon Collision with Meteor Shower

The starship is hit by a meteor shower causing catastrophic damage and system failures.

action
Year 2218, Day 423

Ship Repair Efforts

Jim and Aurora work together to repair critical systems to save the ship and passengers in hibernation.

resolution
Year 2218, Day 424

Return to Hibernation Pods

After repairs, Jim and Aurora choose to enter hibernation pods to complete the journey.