Love, Simon Timeline ( Real )

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April 7, 2015

Publication of 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda'

Becky Albertalli's novel 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda', which inspired the movie 'Love, Simon', was published.

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July 2016

Announcement of 'Love, Simon' Movie Adaptation

20th Century Fox announced the development of a film adaptation of 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda', titled 'Love, Simon'.

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March 2017

Filming of 'Love, Simon' Begins

Principal photography for 'Love, Simon' started.

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March 11, 2018

'Love, Simon' World Premiere

The movie 'Love, Simon' had its world premiere, marking the film's official debut.

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March 16, 2018

'Love, Simon' Theatrical Release

The movie 'Love, Simon' was released theatrically in the United States.

Love, Simon Timeline ( Fictional )

relationship
Fall semester, early school year

Simon begins email correspondence with Blue

Simon starts exchanging anonymous emails with the mysterious Blue, another closeted gay student at his high school.

conflict
Fall semester, weeks after email correspondence begins

Classmate Martin discovers Simon's secret emails

Martin finds out about Simon's emails with Blue and threatens to expose him unless Simon helps with his homework and social life.

character development
Fall semester, mid school year

Simon shares his secret with his friends

Simon confides in his close friends, Abby, Nick, and Leah, revealing his homosexuality and the secret about Blue.

conflict
Late Fall semester

Simon is outed at a school event

Martin publicly reveals Simon's sexuality during a party, causing Simon distress and confusion.

resolution
Late Fall semester, shortly after outing incident

Simon confronts Martin and regains control

Simon confronts Martin, stands up to his bullying and takes back control of his personal story.

relationship
Late Fall semester

Simon realizes the identity of Blue

Through clues, Simon figures out that Blue is Bram, a fellow student.

romantic
End of Fall semester, winter break

Simon and Bram meet in person

Simon and Bram finally meet face to face and confirm their feelings for each other.

character development
Winter break

Simon comes out to his family

Simon tells his parents the truth about his sexuality and gains their support.