Hey Arnold! The Movie Timeline ( Real )

film_release
June 28, 2002

Release of 'Hey Arnold! The Movie'

The theatrical release of 'Hey Arnold! The Movie,' based on the popular Nickelodeon animated series.

tv_premiere
October 7, 1996

Hey Arnold! TV series debut

The original 'Hey Arnold!' animated television series, which inspired 'Hey Arnold! The Movie,' premiered on Nickelodeon.

production_announcement
August 2000

Announcement of 'Hey Arnold! The Movie' production

Nickelodeon officially announced the production of 'Hey Arnold! The Movie,' bringing the animated series to the big screen.

Hey Arnold! The Movie Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Spring, current year

Arnold and friends discover Reznik's scheme

Arnold and his friends find out that the wealthy businessman, Scheck, plans to bulldoze their neighborhood to build a mall.

decision
Spring, same day as discovery

Arnold decides to save the neighborhood

Arnold rallies his friends to stop Scheck and save the neighborhood from demolition.

quest
Spring, shortly after decision

The group embarks on a journey to find Grandpa's Willow Tree

Arnold and his friends search for a legendary tree, hoping it will help save the neighborhood by proving its historical significance.

discovery
Spring, after quest

Arnold and friends find Grandpa’s Willow Tree

The group successfully locates the legendary Willow Tree, which is key to protecting the neighborhood’s heritage.

climax
Spring, immediately after finding the tree

Confrontation with Scheck at City Council meeting

Arnold presents proof of the neighborhood's historical value, challenging Scheck’s plans to build the mall.

resolution
Spring, concluding day

Neighborhood is saved

The City Council votes to protect the neighborhood and reject Scheck’s mall construction proposal.