Surf's Up Timeline ( Real )

production
June 8, 2005

Announcement of Surf's Up

Sony Pictures Animation officially announces the production of the animated film 'Surf's Up'.

release
June 8, 2007

Release of Surf's Up

The animated mockumentary film 'Surf's Up' is released in theaters across the United States.

award
February 24, 2008

Surf's Up Nominated for Academy Award

'Surf's Up' receives an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 80th Academy Awards.

Surf's Up Timeline ( Fictional )

character_life
Year 0

Cody Maverick Born

Cody Maverick, the main character, is born and grows up dreaming of becoming a pro surfer.

training
Year 10

Cody Practices Surfing Locally

Cody hones his surfing skills by practicing on the local waves near Penguin Beach.

competition
Summer, Year 12

Cody Enters Shiverpool Surfing Tournament

Cody decides to enter the prestigious Shiverpool surfing championship held on Pen Gu Island.

character_interaction
During Shiverpool Tournament, Year 12

Cody Meets Big Z

Cody meets the reclusive surfing legend Big Z, who reveals his past and inspires Cody.

competition
Late Summer, Year 12

Cody Competes Against Tank Evans

Cody faces off against the reigning champion, Tank Evans, in the final rounds of the competition.

competition
End of Summer, Year 12

Cody Wins Shiverpool Tournament

Against all odds, Cody wins the surfing championship, earning recognition and respect.

resolution
Immediately after Tournament, Year 12

Cody Honors Big Z's Legacy

Cody pays tribute to Big Z by embracing the true spirit of surfing beyond just competition.