Skyline Timeline ( Real )

film_release
November 12, 2010

Release of 'Skyline' Film

The science fiction disaster movie 'Skyline', directed by Greg and Colin Strause, was released to the public.

film_announcement
May 2015

Announcement of Sequel 'Beyond Skyline'

Announcement of a sequel to the movie 'Skyline', named 'Beyond Skyline', expanding on the story universe established in the original film.

Skyline Timeline ( Fictional )

arrival
Day 0, Evening

Arrival in Los Angeles

Jarrod and his fiancée Elaine arrive in Los Angeles for a weekend getaway at Jerry and Denise's apartment.

first_contact
Day 1, Early Morning

First Sight of the Blue Lights

Jarrod notices strange blue lights raining down from the sky over the city, an ominous sign of the alien invasion beginning.

alien_invasion
Day 1, Morning

Mass Abduction Begins

The blue lights begin lifting people off the streets into alien ships, including some of the characters' neighbors.

abduction
Day 1, Late Morning

Elaine is Abducted

Elaine is taken by the alien lights while trying to reach Jarrod, increasing the emotional stakes of the invasion.

survival
Day 1, Afternoon

Survivors Hide in Apartment

Jarrod, along with Jerry and Denise, barricade themselves in the apartment, trying to survive the invasion.

alien_invasion
Day 1, Late Afternoon

Encounter with Alien Ships

Jerry and Jarrod witness massive alien ships hovering over the city, and realize the scale of the invasion is global.

rescue_mission
Day 2, Early Morning

Jarrod Fights to Rescue Elaine

Jarrod attempts to enter one of the alien ships to rescue Elaine, encountering hostile environments and creatures.

revelation
Day 2, Midday

Revelation of Alien Abduction Purpose

Jarrod learns that the aliens are harvesting human brains as part of their invasion plan.

abduction
Day 2, Afternoon

Jarrod is Abducted

Jarrod is taken by the aliens but manages to retain some control by resisting their implantation process.

battle
Day 2, Evening

Final Battle and Rescue

Jarrod helps rescue other humans and fights alien forces in the alien ship's interior, aiming for survival and escape.

resolution
Day 3, Dawn

Closing Scene: Uncertain Future

The survivors look out over the ruined city with alien ships overhead, uncertain of the future but determined to fight on.