The Emoji Movie Timeline ( Real )

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July 28, 2017

Release of The Emoji Movie

The Emoji Movie was officially released in theaters in the United States.

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May 2016

Announcement of The Emoji Movie

Sony Pictures Animation announced the development of The Emoji Movie.

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June 2016

Casting Announcement for The Emoji Movie

Initial casting announcements were made for The Emoji Movie, including voice actors T.J. Miller and James Corden.

The Emoji Movie Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 2, Textopolis

Gene Struggles with His Expression

Gene realizes he cannot control his expressions like other emojis and feels out of place.

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Day 3, Textopolis

Gene Visits the Jailbreak Emoji

Gene partners with Jailbreak, a rebellious emoji, to find a way to become 'normal'.

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Day 4, Various Apps

Gene, Jailbreak, and Hi-5 Embark on Quest

The trio sets out through various apps to find the code to fix Gene’s expression problem.

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Day 4, The Cloud

Encounter with Spamley and Introduction to the Cloud

The group faces Spamley and accesses the Cloud to retrieve information about Gene’s identity.

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Day 5, Textopolis

Gene Discovers He’s Unique and Special

Gene accepts his multi-expressive nature and appreciates his uniqueness.

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Day 6, Textopolis

Return to Textopolis and Celebration

Gene returns home, using his unique expression to save the emoji world and is celebrated.