xXx: Return of Xander Cage Timeline ( Real )

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April 29, 2005

Release of xXx: State of the Union

The predecessor film to xXx: Return of Xander Cage, marking the last entry in the franchise before the 2017 release.

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June 2, 2015

Announcement of xXx: Return of Xander Cage

The official confirmation and announcement that the third installment of the xXx franchise was in development.

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January 12, 2016

Start of Filming for xXx: Return of Xander Cage

Principal photography for the movie began, involving international locations and an extensive cast.

premiere
January 13, 2017

World Premiere of xXx: Return of Xander Cage

The film had its world premiere, showcasing the new installment of the xXx franchise to audiences and critics alike.

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January 20, 2017

Worldwide Theatrical Release of xXx: Return of Xander Cage

The movie was released in cinemas globally, marking its official availability to the public.

xXx: Return of Xander Cage Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa 2010

Xander Cage's Apparent Death

Xander Cage is presumed dead after a deadly incident, leading to his disappearance from the public eye and government service.

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circa 2011-2015

Extreme Sports Base Formation

Xander Cage becomes prominent in the extreme sports world, building a life as a rebellious athlete and stuntman post-apparent death.

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2017

Government Recall of Xander Cage

CIA and NSA officials decide to recall Xander from his sports exile to stop the threat posed by Xiang, who obtained the deadly 'Pandora's Box'.

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Early 2017

Formation of Operative Team

Xander recruits a team of outcasts and skilled operatives, including Adele Wolff, Becky Clearidge, and others, for the mission to retrieve Pandora's Box.

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Mid 2017

Retrieval Mission to the Philippines

The team travels to the Philippines to intercept and retrieve Pandora's Box from Xiang's henchmen.

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Mid to Late 2017

Confrontation with Xiang and Team Betrayal

Xander's team confronts Xiang, and internal betrayals within the team are revealed, complicating the mission.

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Late 2017

Revelation of Government Corruption

Xander discovers that government agents are involved in betraying the mission and manipulating the situation for their own gains.

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Late 2017

Final Showdown and Retrieval of Pandora's Box

Xander and his team overcome betrayals to secure Pandora's Box and prevent disastrous misuse.

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End of 2017

Xander's Return to Official Service

Following the mission's success, Xander is officially reinstated by the government and resumes his role as an operative.