Smokin' Aces Timeline ( Real )

release
January 28, 2006

Official Release of Smokin' Aces

The movie Smokin' Aces was officially released in theaters in the United States.

premiere
January 19, 2006

Smokin' Aces Premiere

Smokin' Aces premiered, marking its initial public showing before the wide release.

production
August 2004

Start of Principal Photography for Smokin' Aces

Principal photography for the movie Smokin' Aces began, marking the start of main filming.

casting
July 2004

Casting Announcement for Smokin' Aces

Casting announcements were made revealing the main actors who would star in Smokin' Aces, including Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, and others.

Smokin' Aces Timeline ( Fictional )

fbi_briefing
T-5 days

Initial FBI briefing on Buddy 'Aces' Israel

FBI agents receive information about Buddy 'Aces' Israel, who is set to testify against the mob.

protection
T-3 days

Buddy Israel goes into FBI protective custody

Buddy Israel is relocated to an isolated hotel under heavy FBI protection.

hitmen_assignment
T-2 days

Hitmen receive assignment to kill Buddy Israel

Various assassins are hired and begin converging on the hotel where Buddy Israel is held.

surveillance
T-1 day

FBI sets up surveillance at the hotel

FBI field agents monitor the hotel, preparing for any attempted attacks on Buddy Israel.

hitmen_arrival
T-1 day evening

Ace Rothstein and Decoto Kid arrive at the hotel

The violent hitmen Ace Rothstein and Decoto Kid arrive at the hotel, surveying the target.

action_event
D-day evening

Hotel assault begins

Multiple assassins simultaneously launch attacks on the hotel aiming to kill Buddy Israel and collect the bounty.

fbi_response
D-day evening

FBI attempts to protect Buddy Israel and capture hitmen

FBI agents coordinate defense and try to contain the chaos at the hotel.

plot_reveal
D-day night

Buddy Israel's true intentions revealed

It is uncovered that Buddy Israel has been manipulating the situation and has not been fully cooperative with the FBI.

climax
D-day night

Hotel destruction and multiple casualties

The attack results in significant destruction of the hotel and deaths of many hitmen and FBI agents.