10 Cloverfield Lane Timeline ( Real )

film_development
October 2014

Film Announcement and Development

The movie 10 Cloverfield Lane was officially announced as a part of the Cloverfield franchise, originally conceived as a standalone script titled 'The Cellar' before being reworked.

marketing
January 2016

Marketing and Trailer Release

The first trailers and marketing materials for 10 Cloverfield Lane were released, revealing its connection to the Cloverfield universe.

10 Cloverfield Lane Timeline ( Fictional )

incident
Day 0

Michelle's Car Accident

Michelle has a car accident, resulting in her waking up in an underground bunker.

meeting
Day 1

Introduction to Howard

Michelle meets Howard, the bunker owner, who tells her that the outside world is contaminated and unsafe.

meeting
Day 1

Michelle Meets Emmett

Michelle is introduced to Emmett, another bunker inhabitant who is skeptical about Howard's story.

exploration
Day 2

Michelle Explores the Bunker

Michelle explores the bunker and starts to question Howard's story and behavior.

revelation
Day 3

Howard Reveals his Paranoia

Howard reveals his fears about the outside world and his preparations against it.

action
Day 4

Michelle Attempts Escape

Michelle tries to escape the bunker but is caught by Howard.

character_development
Day 5

Howard's Mental Breakdown

Howard exhibits signs of a mental breakdown, raising questions about the outside world threat.

planning
Day 6

Michelle and Emmett Plan a New Escape

Michelle and Emmett collaborate on a plan to escape the bunker.

action
Day 7

Michelle's Final Escape Attempt

Michelle attempts a final escape from the bunker amidst the chaos outside.

encounter
Day 7

Encounter with Alien Entity

Outside the bunker, Michelle encounters extraterrestrial entities, confirming the outside threat.