Don't Look Up Timeline ( Real )

announcement
July 17, 2019

Announcement of 'Don't Look Up'

Netflix announces the production of the movie 'Don't Look Up', directed by Adam McKay and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

release
December 24, 2021

Film Release Date

The satirical movie 'Don't Look Up' is released on Netflix and in select theaters.

premiere
November 4, 2021

Premiere at AFI Fest

Don't Look Up premieres at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles, showcasing the film before its official release.

Don't Look Up Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Year 1, Day 1

Discovery of the Comet

PhD student Kate Dibiasky discovers a comet that is on a collision course with Earth.

scientific_confirmation
Year 1, Day 5

Confirmation of Impact

Dr. Randall Mindy confirms that the comet will impact Earth, causing global destruction.

political_alert
Year 1, Day 10

Announcement to the President

Scientists attempt to alert the President about the imminent comet impact and the need for action.

media_outreach
Year 1, Day 15

Media Appearance Begins

Dr. Mindy and Kate Dibiasky start going on media tours to raise public awareness about the comet threat.

political_response
Year 1, Day 20

President's Initial Downplay

President Orlean downplays the comet's threat publicly, leading to decreased urgency among the public and government.

scientific_plan
Year 1, Day 25

Defining the Plan to Destroy Comet

NASA proposes a plan to use a nuclear missile to destroy or divert the comet.

political_interference
Year 1, Day 30

Political Interference and Delays

The administration and political interests delay the plan to destroy the comet due to profit concerns.

public_reaction
Year 1, Day 35

Public Protest and Increased Awareness

Public protests and media coverage grow as more people learn about the comet threat and government's inaction.

failed_mission
Year 1, Day 40

Attempted Launch and Sabotage

First attempt to launch missile to destroy the comet fails due to sabotage aligned with commercial interests.

catastrophic_event
Year 1, Day 45

Final Attempt and Impact

Final attempt to deflect the comet fails leading to global devastation upon impact.