Ted 2 Timeline ( Real )

announcement
August 2012

Announcement of Ted 2 Project

The project of the movie Ted 2 was officially announced, signaling the start of development.

announcement
September 2012

Seth MacFarlane Confirms Ted 2 Plans

Seth MacFarlane confirmed plans for a sequel to the movie Ted while promoting his new projects.

casting
January 2014

Casting of Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane

Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane were confirmed to reprise their roles in Ted 2.

promotion
April 15, 2015

Trailer Release for Ted 2

The first official trailer for Ted 2 was released to the public, generating buzz for the movie.

release
June 26, 2015

Ted 2 Theatrical Release

Ted 2 was released in theaters worldwide.

Ted 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

personal_event
Early 2014

Ted and Tami-Lynn Get Married

Ted and Tami-Lynn get married in a ceremony with friends and family.

personal_event
Shortly after the wedding, 2014

Ted and Tami-Lynn Decide to Have a Child

The couple decides to have a baby to strengthen their family bond.

legal_challenge
Mid 2014

Ted and Tami-Lynn Attempt Artificial Insemination

They try artificial insemination to conceive a child but face difficulties due to Ted's non-human status.

legal_event
Mid 2014

Ted is Declared Not a Person

Ted and his lawyer discover that Ted is legally considered property, not a person, which prevents him from signing the consent forms for the baby.

legal_event
Mid to Late 2014

Ted Files Lawsuit for Personhood

To have parental rights, Ted sues for legal recognition as a person under the law.

legal_event
Shortly after filing lawsuit, 2014

Ted Meets Samantha Jackson

Ted hires civil rights attorney Samantha Jackson to represent him in the lawsuit.

preparation
Late 2014

Gathering Evidence and Witnesses

Ted and Samantha gather evidence and prepare witnesses to support Ted's claim for personhood.

court_event
Late 2014

Trial for Ted's Personhood Begins

The court case starts to decide whether Ted is a legal person or property.

court_event
Late 2014

Witness Testimonies and Cross-examinations

Both sides present their arguments and witnesses about Ted's status.

court_event
Late 2014

Ted Loses Initial Court Case

The court rules against Ted, maintaining he is property.

preparation
Immediately after trial

Ted and Friends Plan to Appeal

Ted, Samantha, and friends prepare to take their case to a higher court.

social_event
Following trial

Ted Participates in Public Demonstrations

To gather public support, Ted appears in rallies and media.

court_event
Some weeks after trial

Appeal Court Hearing

The appeal hearing focuses on the constitutional rights of non-human persons.

legal_event
End 2014

Appeals Judge Rules in Favor of Ted

Ted is legally recognized as a person, granting him the right to consent for the baby.

personal_event
Early 2015

Ted and Tami-Lynn Successfully Have a Child

With Ted recognized as a person, the couple finally conceive a baby.