The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Timeline ( Real )

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November 3, 2006

Release of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause was released in theaters in the United States.

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2005

Start of principal photography for The Santa Clause 3

Filming for The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause began.

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2005

Announcement of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

The official announcement was made regarding the production of The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early December, North Pole Year 1

Scott Calvin's Family Christmas Preparation

Scott Calvin and his family prepare for Christmas at the North Pole, emphasizing the upcoming holiday season.

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Mid December, North Pole Year 1

Jack Frost's Arrival and Plan Introduction

Jack Frost arrives at the North Pole and reveals his plan to take over as Santa Claus by using the Escape Clause.

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Mid December, North Pole Year 1

Jack Frost Tricks Scott into Invoking Escape Clause

Jack Frost tricks Scott into reading the Escape Clause aloud, causing Scott to lose his role as Santa Claus and revert to his regular self.

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Mid December, North Pole Year 1

Scott Loses Santa Powers and Returns to Being Himself

Scott Calvin becomes his normal self again, losing all Santa Claus powers after invoking the Escape Clause.

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Mid December, North Pole Year 1

Jack Frost Becomes the New Santa Claus

Jack Frost assumes the role of Santa Claus and starts making changes to Christmas that threaten the holiday spirit.

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Late December, North Pole Year 1

Scott Teams Up with Mrs. Claus and Elves to Reclaim Christmas

Scott, Mrs. Claus, and the elves devise a plan to get Scott's Santa powers back and stop Jack Frost's sabotage.

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Late December, North Pole Year 1

Scott Discovers Jack Frost’s Weakness

Scott learns Jack Frost’s weakness lies in the belief and spirit of Christmas, key to regaining his powers.

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Christmas Eve, North Pole Year 1

Final Confrontation between Scott and Jack Frost

Scott confronts Jack Frost in a magical battle to reclaim the Santa Claus mantle and save Christmas.

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Christmas Eve, North Pole Year 1

Scott Regains Santa Powers and Restores Christmas

Scott invokes the Reverse Escape Clause, regains his Santa powers, and restores the Christmas spirit worldwide.

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Christmas Day, North Pole Year 1

Christmas Celebrated with Family and Friends

Scott and his family celebrate Christmas, reaffirming the importance of family and Christmas spirit.