Logan's Run Timeline ( Real )

literature
February 7, 1967

Publication of Logan's Run Novel

The novel 'Logan's Run' was first published, written by William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson.

film
June 20, 1976

Release of Logan's Run Film

The science fiction film 'Logan's Run' directed by Michael Anderson was released, bringing the story to a wider audience.

television
April 16, 1977

Logan's Run TV Series Airs

A television series based on the Logan's Run universe aired, expanding the lore and fanbase.

Logan's Run Timeline ( Fictional )

world_building
Early 23rd Century

Establishment of the City of Domes

Humanity constructs enclosed domed cities to survive a ravaged Earth environment, setting the stage for the society depicted in Logan's Run.

societal_law
Circa 2300

Implementation of the Lifespan Limit Law

The society institutes a mandatory lifespan limit of 30 years, where all residents must undergo 'Carrousel' to be terminated and supposedly renewed.

character_event
Year 3003

Logan 5 becomes a Sandman

Logan 5 is assigned as a Sandman, a law enforcement officer tasked with tracking down and terminating Runners who try to escape Carrousel.

character_event
Year 3004

Logan 5 goes on the run

Logan 5 discovers flaws in the system and becomes a Runner himself to find 'Sanctuary,' the rumored safe haven for Runners.

story_arc
Year 3005

Discovery of Sanctuary and the surface world

Logan and Jessica discover that the outside world still exists and Runners can live beyond the dome without enforced death.

societal_change
Shortly after Year 3005

Overthrow of the Lifespan Limit System

Logan's revelations lead to the collapse of the Lifespan Limit Law, changing society’s views on life and aging forever.