Lethal Weapon 4 Timeline ( Real )

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Early 1997

Production Begins for Lethal Weapon 4

Filming and production started for the fourth installment of the Lethal Weapon series.

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July 10, 1998

Lethal Weapon 4 Movie Release

Lethal Weapon 4 officially premiered and was released to theaters worldwide.

Lethal Weapon 4 Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 1998

Murtaugh's Retirement Plans

Detective Roger Murtaugh considers retirement and contemplates spending more time with his family after years of service.

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January 1998

Introduction of Lee Butters

A young girl named Lee Butters, son of a prominent Chinese diplomat, becomes the focal point of an international criminal case.

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February 1998

Arrival of New Partner Riggs and Murtaugh's Family Reunion

Martin Riggs begins working closely with Roger Murtaugh, and Murtaugh's family prepares for the birth of a new child.

investigation
March 1998

Discovery of Counterfeit Money Scheme

Riggs and Murtaugh uncover a large-scale counterfeit money operation linked to a Chinese Triad gang smuggling illegal immigrants.

action
April 1998

Clash with the Chinese Triad and Immigration Raid

The detectives confront the Triad leaders during an attempted immigration raid, resulting in violent exchanges and escalating tensions.

action
April 1998

Rescue of Illegal Immigrants

Riggs and Murtaugh execute a daring rescue operation saving several illegal immigrants from human traffickers.

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May 1998

Murtaugh's Son Nick Gets in Trouble

Nick Murtaugh becomes involved with gangsters, adding personal stakes for Murtaugh and complicating investigations.

action
May 1998

Showdown at the Dockyards

The final confrontation between the detectives and the Triad gunmen at the shipping docks where smuggling occurs.