Zack Snyder's Justice League Timeline ( Real )

announcement
May 2016

Zack Snyder announced as director for Justice League

Zack Snyder was confirmed to direct Justice League, initially planned to be released in 2017.

film_release
November 17, 2017

Justice League theatrical release

Justice League film was released in theaters with Joss Whedon finishing the film after Snyder's departure due to family tragedy.

fan_campaign
2018

Fans campaign to release Zack Snyder's cut

The #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement began gaining strength to demand the release of Zack Snyder's original vision.

announcement
May 2020

Zack Snyder's Justice League confirmed by HBO Max

WarnerMedia confirmed that Zack Snyder's version of Justice League would be completed and released on HBO Max.

film_release
March 18, 2021

Zack Snyder's Justice League release

The four-hour director's cut of Justice League was released on HBO Max, receiving critical acclaim and fan approval.

Zack Snyder's Justice League Timeline ( Fictional )

origin_event
early 2000s Metropolis Era

Clark Kent becomes Superman

Kal-El grows up on Earth and eventually becomes Superman, symbolizing hope for humanity.

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2017 Metropolis Incident

Death of Superman

Superman dies battling Doomsday, leaving the world vulnerable and grieving.

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2017 Earth Invasion

Steppenwolf's Arrival on Earth

Steppenwolf arrives on Earth in an attempt to retrieve the Mother Boxes and conquer Earth.

recruitment_event
2017 Gotham City

Batman starts recruiting

Bruce Wayne initiates the formation of the Justice League to counter the extraterrestrial threat.

recruitment_event
2017 Themyscira and Earth

Recruitment of Wonder Woman

Diana Prince joins Batman in assembling a team to stop Steppenwolf.

recruitment_event
2017 Atlantis and Earth

Recruitment of Aquaman

Arthur Curry is recruited to aid in the fight against Steppenwolf.

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2017 Metropolis and Central City

Recruitment of Cyborg and Flash

Victor Stone and Barry Allen are brought into the team to assist in battling the threat.

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2017 Metropolis Resurrection

Revival of Superman

The Justice League revives Superman using a Mother Box, bringing him back to aid the team.

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2017 Earth Battle

Final battle against Steppenwolf

The Justice League confronts and defeats Steppenwolf, preventing the unification of the Mother Boxes.

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2017 Post-Battle

Establishment of the Justice League

Following the victory, the team agrees to watch over Earth together.