Jingle All the Way Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
November 22, 1996

Release of 'Jingle All the Way'

The movie 'Jingle All the Way' was released in theaters in the United States.

filming
1995

Filming of 'Jingle All the Way'

Principal photography for the movie 'Jingle All the Way' took place.

casting
1995

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in 'Jingle All the Way'

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the leading role of Howard Langston in the movie.

Jingle All the Way Timeline ( Fictional )

planning
Mid-December

Howard plans to buy Turbo Man

Howard Langston promises his son Jamie a Turbo Man action figure as a Christmas gift and decides to find one before Christmas Day.

plot_point
December 18

First attempt to buy Turbo Man at toy store

Howard visits a local toy store but discovers that Turbo Man figures are sold out due to high demand.

character_interaction
December 19

Howard encounters Myron Larabee

Howard meets fellow father Myron Larabee, who is also on the hunt for a Turbo Man doll for his son; they become reluctant allies and rivals.

action_sequence
December 20

Howard and Myron’s Escapades

Howard and Myron navigate various obstacles, including crowds, store managers, and security to find a Turbo Man doll, leading to comedic situations.

plot_point
December 21

Howard at the TV station

Howard tries to get a Turbo Man doll from the TV station’s charity auction but fails.

character_interaction
December 22

Howard rescues Jamie from Santa’s Grotto

Howard rescues his son Jamie after he gets lost at Santa’s Grotto in the shopping mall.

action_sequence
December 23

Howard steals Turbo Man costume

Howard impersonates Turbo Man in costume to get closer to the dolls and ultimately manages to retrieve one.

climax
December 24

Final confrontation at the parade

Howard and Myron fight for possession of the Turbo Man doll during the Christmas parade; Howard ends up giving the doll to a needy child instead of his son.

resolution
December 25

Christmas morning with Jamie

Howard gives Jamie a new Turbo Man doll after learning the true meaning of Christmas and reconciling with his family.