How It Ends Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
July 13, 2018

Release of 'How It Ends'

The disaster thriller film 'How It Ends' starring Theo James and Forest Whitaker is released on Netflix.

movie_announcement
March 2017

Announcement of 'How It Ends' Movie

Netflix announces the upcoming release of the disaster epic film 'How It Ends' directed by David M. Rosenthal.

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April 2017

Filming of 'How It Ends' Begins

Principal photography for the movie 'How It Ends' starts in Vancouver, British Columbia.

How It Ends Timeline ( Fictional )

disaster
Day 1 - Late Afternoon

Mysterious Geomagnetic Event

A sudden and unexplained geomagnetic anomaly disrupts communication and transportation across the country, causing widespread panic and infrastructure collapse.

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Day 1 - Evening

Tom Receives Sarah's Call

Tom, who is out of town, receives a frantic call from his pregnant girlfriend Sarah in Seattle, prompting his decision to return home immediately despite the chaos.

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Day 1 - Night

Tom and Will Begin Journey to Seattle

Tom enlists the help of his father-in-law, Will, and they set out on a perilous road trip from Chicago to Seattle to find Sarah amid the growing catastrophe.

conflict
Day 2 - Morning

First Encounter with Anarchy on the Road

Tom and Will confront lawlessness, including a gang of armed marauders, highlighting the breakdown of society and the dangers on the route to Seattle.

information
Day 2 - Afternoon

Radio Broadcast Reveals Widespread Collapse

A radio transmission describes the full scale of the disaster affecting multiple cities, deepening the sense of urgency and desperation in Tom and Will.

encounter
Day 2 - Evening

Meeting with the Motocross Riders

Tom and Will meet a group of motocross riders who provide assistance and warn them about roadblocks and dangers ahead toward Seattle.

environment
Day 3 - Morning

Arrival at Abandoned Military Checkpoint

They reach a deserted military checkpoint, indicating the failure of governmental control, forcing the duo to continue on foot through dangerous terrain.

emotional_conflict
Day 3 - Afternoon

Confrontation at Sarah's Parents' House

Upon nearing Seattle, Tom and Will face tension and revelations regarding their relationship with Sarah and each other, adding emotional complexity.

climax
Day 3 - Night

Tom and Will Locate Sarah

The climax where Tom and Will finally find Sarah at the hospital despite the ongoing disaster, facing critical decisions about survival and their future.