King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Timeline ( Real )

production_announcement
May 21, 2014

Announcement of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Warner Bros. officially announced the production of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

casting
January 12, 2015

Casting of Charlie Hunnam as King Arthur

Charlie Hunnam was cast in the lead role of King Arthur in the movie.

release
May 12, 2017

Release of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

The movie King Arthur: Legend of the Sword was released in theaters worldwide.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Timeline ( Fictional )

political_event
Year 0 of Vortigern's Reign

Vortigern Seizes the Throne

After orchestrating the murder of Uther Pendragon, Vortigern takes control of Camelot, declaring himself the king.

birth
Year -15 before Vortigern's Reign

Arthur's Birth

Arthur is born to Queen Igraine and King Uther Pendragon, just before Vortigern's coup.

origin_event
Year 1 after Arthur's Birth

Arthur is Hidden Away

To protect him from Vortigern's purge, Arthur is secretly taken away and raised in a brothel, unaware of his royal heritage.

hero_event
Year 15 of Vortigern's Reign

Arthur Discovers Excalibur

As a young man, Arthur pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone at a fight ring, revealing his royal lineage and destiny.

hero_event
Year 16 of Vortigern's Reign

Arthur Confronts Vortigern

Arthur challenges Vortigern's rule, beginning a rebellion to reclaim Camelot and justice for the people.

battle
Year 16 of Vortigern's Reign, Month XI

Final Battle for Camelot

Arthur leads his allies against Vortigern's forces in a decisive battle to overthrow his tyrannical reign.

political_event
Year 16 of Vortigern's Reign, Month XII

Arthur Ascends the Throne

Following Vortigern's defeat, Arthur is crowned King of Camelot, beginning a new era of hope and justice.