The Expendables 2 Timeline ( Real )

announcement
October 12, 2010

Announcement of The Expendables 2

The official announcement of the sequel to The Expendables was made, confirming the production of The Expendables 2.

production
September 2011

Start of Filming for The Expendables 2

Principal photography began for The Expendables 2 in various locations including Bulgaria.

casting
August 2011

Casting of Additional Stars for The Expendables 2

The film added key cast members including Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Bruce Willis to reprise their roles.

release
August 17, 2012

Release of The Expendables 2

The Expendables 2 was officially released to theaters worldwide.

box_office
September 2012

Box Office Success of The Expendables 2

The Expendables 2 achieved strong box office results, grossing over $280 million worldwide.

The Expendables 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

mission_start
Early 2012

Assembling of the Expendables Team

Barney Ross reunites the Expendables team for a mission to retrieve a briefcase in Albania.

mission_action
Early 2012

Briefcase Retrieval in Albania

The team successfully retrieves the briefcase from a heavily guarded location in Albania, facing intense combat.

crisis_event
Early 2012

Plane Crash After Ambush

During exfiltration, the team's plane is attacked and crashes, resulting in serious injuries and loss of team member Billy the Kid.

team_update
Mid 2012

Recruitment of Billy's Replacement

The Expendables recruit new team member Maggie to help continue their missions and replace fallen member Billy.

investigation
Mid 2012

Mission to Investigate Mr. Church's Disappearance

The team is contracted to investigate the disappearance of Mr. Church, leading them toward an unknown dangerous adversary.

confrontation
Mid 2012

Confrontation with Jean Vilain

The Expendables discover that Jean Vilain has been orchestrating illegal arms deals and responsible for recent attacks.

rescue_mission
Late 2012

Rescue of Trench’s Family

The team executes a daring operation to rescue Trench’s family held hostage by Vilain’s forces.

climax
Late 2012

Final Battle at the Weapon Cache

In a climactic battle, the Expendables attack Jean Vilain’s heavily fortified weapons cache to stop his plans.

resolution
Late 2012

Defeat of Jean Vilain and Team Triumph

The Expendables successfully defeat Jean Vilain and his henchmen, thwarting their dangerous plans and saving many lives.