A Quiet Place Timeline ( Real )

filmmaking
January 26, 2017

John Krasinski directs A Quiet Place

John Krasinski directs the horror film 'A Quiet Place,' marking a significant moment as his directorial debut.

casting
March 15, 2017

Casting of Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski are cast as the lead roles in 'A Quiet Place,' a husband and wife couple struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.

filming
April 3, 2017

Filming of A Quiet Place begins

Principal photography for 'A Quiet Place' begins in New York, capturing key scenes of the family's struggle for survival in silence.

filming
May 29, 2017

Filming of A Quiet Place completes

Filming wraps up for 'A Quiet Place,' concluding the principal photography phase of the movie.

premiere
March 9, 2018

World premiere of A Quiet Place at South by Southwest

A Quiet Place has its world premiere at the South by Southwest Festival, receiving positive critical acclaim.

release
April 6, 2018

Theatrical release of A Quiet Place

Universal Pictures releases 'A Quiet Place' in theaters, where it becomes a commercial success and garners widespread acclaim.

award
January 22, 2019

A Quiet Place receives Academy Award nomination

The film is nominated for Best Sound Editing at the 91st Academy Awards, highlighting its innovative use of sound design.

A Quiet Place Timeline ( Fictional )

invasion
Year 0 - Creature Arrival

Initial Creature Invasion

Mysterious creatures attack the Earth, causing widespread devastation and forcing survivors to stay silent to avoid detection.

survival
Year 1 - Early Survival

Family Adapts to Silence

The Abbott family learns to live in complete silence to survive the creatures, developing sign language and creating soundproofing measures at their farm.

family
Year 3 - Newborn Arrival

Birth of the Newborn

Evelyn Abbott gives birth to a baby in the silent environment, introducing new challenges for survival due to the infant's cries.

incident
Late Year 3

Son's Foot Injury

Regan Abbott injures his foot while trying to play quietly, risking attracting creatures to their home.

mission
Late Year 3

Trip to Town for Supplies

Lee and Marcus leave the farm cautiously to collect medicine and supplies necessary for the injured son and newborn baby.

conflict
Late Year 3

Attack on Farmhouse

Creatures become alerted after a gunshot and invade the family farm, leading to the critical confrontation and sacrifices to protect the family.

heroic
Late Year 3

Lee's Sacrifice

Lee Abbott sacrifices himself to save his children from the creatures, using a noise-making device to lure them away.

survival
Year 4 and beyond

Family Continues to Survive

Evelyn and the children continue to live silently, adapting to their new reality after Lee's death, focusing on protecting the family and raising the kids.