Red Sparrow Timeline ( Real )

publication
June 4, 2013

Publication of 'Red Sparrow' Novel

Debut of 'Red Sparrow', a spy thriller novel by Jason Matthews, which inspired the movie, published in 2013.

casting
March 25, 2017

Casting of Jennifer Lawrence as Dominika Egorova

Announcement of Jennifer Lawrence starring as the lead character in the film adaptation of 'Red Sparrow'.

production
October 30, 2017

Filming Begins for 'Red Sparrow'

Principal photography starts for the movie 'Red Sparrow' primarily filmed in Budapest, Hungary and London, UK.

production
January 26, 2018

Completion of Filming for 'Red Sparrow'

Wrap up of filming for 'Red Sparrow'.

release
March 2, 2018

Theatrical Release of 'Red Sparrow'

Supreme Entertainment releases 'Red Sparrow' in theaters in the United States and other countries.

reception
March 2018

Red Sparrow Receives Mixed Reviews

Critical reception of the movie 'Red Sparrow' is mixed with praise for performances but criticism on pacing and plot.

Red Sparrow Timeline ( Fictional )

personal_background
Early 2010s

Dominika Performs Ballet

Dominika Egorova is a celebrated ballerina showcasing her talent before a career-ending injury.

inciting_incident
Shortly after ballet debut

Dominika Suffers Injury

Dominika breaks her leg during a performance, ending her ballet career and leaving her vulnerable.

recruitment
Within months post-injury

Dominika Recruited to Red Sparrow Program

After her mother's death and personal hardship, Dominika is coerced into joining the Russian intelligence's Red Sparrow program to become a trained seductress and spy.

training
Immediately after recruitment

Training at Red Sparrow School

Dominika undergoes brutal training in manipulation, espionage, and seduction to become a Sparrow operative.

field_operation
Following training completion

Assignment to Agent Nate Nash

Dominika is assigned to seduce and gather intelligence on CIA agent Nate Nash in Vienna.

field_interaction
Early stages of field operation

Dominika and Nate Meet in Vienna

Dominika and Nate meet under elaborate circumstances; mutual attraction and suspicion develop.

internal_conflict
Concurrent with field operation

Dominika Tangles with Internal Russian Politics

Dominika navigates dangerous internal power struggles within Russian intelligence that threaten her safety.

strategic_maneuver
Midway through field operations

Dominika Frames Vanya

Dominika manipulates circumstances to frame Vanya, a Russian official, to protect herself and achieve objectives.

espionage_success
Late in the mission

Dominika Extracts Critical Intel

Through her interactions with Nate and others, Dominika obtains vital intelligence on a mole within the Russian government.

climax
Mission climax

Dominika Confronts Leadership

Dominika faces off against Russian intelligence leaders to secure her independence and protect Nate.

resolution
Mission conclusion

Dominika Escapes to Safety

Dominika frees herself from Russian control and ensures Nate's safety, signaling a new beginning.