Divergent Timeline ( Real )

publication
April 25, 2011

Publication of Divergent Book

Release of the first book in the Divergent series by Veronica Roth, introducing readers to the dystopian world and its factions.

publication
May 1, 2012

Publication of Insurgent Book

Release of the second book in the Divergent series, continuing the story of Tris Prior and the dystopian society.

publication
October 22, 2013

Publication of Allegiant Book

Release of the third and final book in the Divergent series, concluding the trilogy.

film_release
March 21, 2014

Release of Divergent Film

The Divergent film adaptation was released, bringing the story to the big screen and expanding its audience.

film_release
March 20, 2015

Release of Insurgent Film

The second film in the Divergent series, adapting the second book, was released.

film_production
2015

Initial Production of Allegiant Film

Filming and production began for the Allegiant film adaptation, the final installment of the movie series.

film_release
March 18, 2016

Release of Allegiant Film

The Allegiant film was released, adapting the final book of the Divergent series, though it received mixed reviews.

industry_event
July 2016

Cancellation of Fourth Divergent Film

Plans for the fourth Divergent film were officially canceled by the studio, ending the movie franchise.

Divergent Timeline ( Fictional )

societal_event
Year 0

Formation of the Five Factions

Society is divided into five factions based on human virtues: Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, and Erudite.

ritual
Year ~16

Initiation Ceremony

At age 16, individuals undergo aptitude tests to discover their faction allegiance and choose their faction for life.

character_event
Year ~16

Tris's Aptitude Test and Choice

Beatrice 'Tris' Prior discovers she is Divergent after testing, then chooses to join Dauntless over her birth faction Abnegation.

character_event
Year ~16

Tris's Dauntless Initiation

Tris undergoes Dauntless initiation, facing rigorous physical and mental challenges to earn her place.

political_event
Year ~16

Erudite Plans to Overthrow Abnegation

Erudite leader Jeanine Matthews plots to seize control by overthrowing the Abnegation-led government.

conflict_event
Year ~16

Erudite Uses Mind-Control Serum

Erudite develops and deploys a serum to control Dauntless soldiers' minds, turning them against Abnegation.

conflict_event
Year ~16

Battle for Control in Chicago

Conflict erupts as Erudite-controlled Dauntless assault Abnegation headquarters, leading to civil unrest.

resolution_event
Year ~16

Tris and Four Expose the Truth and Stop Jeanine

Tris and Four uncover the Erudite conspiracy, defeating Jeanine and bringing hope for peace.

societal_event
Year ~17

Reveal of the Outside World

It is discovered that the city is part of a larger post-apocalyptic world beyond the faction system, leading to questioning of societal restrictions.