Netflix announces the production of the movie 'Don't Look Up', directed by Adam McKay and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
The satirical movie 'Don't Look Up' is released on Netflix and in select theaters.
Don't Look Up premieres at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles, showcasing the film before its official release.
PhD student Kate Dibiasky discovers a comet that is on a collision course with Earth.
Dr. Randall Mindy confirms that the comet will impact Earth, causing global destruction.
Scientists attempt to alert the President about the imminent comet impact and the need for action.
Dr. Mindy and Kate Dibiasky start going on media tours to raise public awareness about the comet threat.
President Orlean downplays the comet's threat publicly, leading to decreased urgency among the public and government.
NASA proposes a plan to use a nuclear missile to destroy or divert the comet.
The administration and political interests delay the plan to destroy the comet due to profit concerns.
Public protests and media coverage grow as more people learn about the comet threat and government's inaction.
First attempt to launch missile to destroy the comet fails due to sabotage aligned with commercial interests.
Final attempt to deflect the comet fails leading to global devastation upon impact.
