This Means War Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
February 17, 2012

Release of 'This Means War'

The romantic comedy action film 'This Means War' was released.

This Means War Timeline ( Fictional )

relationship
Early CIA career

FDR and Tuck Become Friends and CIA Partners

Franklin 'FDR' Foster and Ted 'Tuck' Tipton, elite CIA agents, become close friends and partners in the agency.

mission
Several years before main events

FDR and Tuck Go Undercover Together

FDR and Tuck undertake various undercover missions together, solidifying their partnership and friendship.

romance
Shortly before main events

FDR Meets Lauren Scott

FDR meets Lauren Scott at a party, and they begin to develop mutual interest.

romance
Concurrent with FDR meeting Lauren

Tuck Also Meets Lauren Scott

Tuck meets Lauren Scott on a plane; unaware she is the same woman FDR has interest in, sparking tension.

relationship
Shortly after initial meetings

Lauren Begins Dating FDR

Lauren starts dating FDR, developing a deeper connection.

conflict
Soon after Lauren and FDR start dating

Tuck Realizes Lauren is Dating FDR

Tuck discovers that Lauren is dating his best friend FDR, leading to conflict and competition.

conflict
Immediately after conflict begins

FDR and Tuck Begin Secret Rivalry for Lauren

FDR and Tuck compete to win Lauren's affection while trying to outsmart each other using their CIA skills.

revelation
Midway through the main timeline

Lauren Discovers FDR and Tuck's Secret Rivalry

Lauren learns that both men are spies and that they are competing for her love, causing her to be upset about the deception.

relationship
Shortly after revelation

Lauren Wants No Part of Their Spy Games

Lauren demands that FDR and Tuck choose between their friendship and her, rejecting their spying antics.

conflict
Following Lauren's ultimatum

FDR and Tuck Realize Their Friendship is at Stake

Both agents come to understand that their lifelong friendship might be damaged because of their rivalry over Lauren.

alliance
Climactic phase of the movie

FDR and Tuck Join Forces to Protect Lauren

FDR and Tuck put aside their rivalry to protect Lauren from a dangerous enemy target connected to their past missions.

resolution
Near the end of the timeline

Lauren Appreciates Their Friendship and Honesty

After working together to save her, Lauren gains respect for FDR and Tuck's friendship and honesty.

romance
End of movie

FDR and Lauren Become a Couple

FDR and Lauren solidify their relationship, choosing to be together.