William Shakespeare authors the tragedy Macbeth, which becomes one of his most famous plays.
The play Macbeth is originally performed in England, gaining popularity as a significant Shakespearean tragedy.
Joel Coen directs and releases the film adaptation of Shakespeare's play titled The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Three witches prophesy that Macbeth will become king and Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne.
Encouraged by Lady Macbeth and the witches' prophecy, Macbeth kills King Duncan in his sleep to take the throne.
Following Duncan's death, Macbeth is declared king, beginning his tyrannical reign.
Fearing Banquo's heirs will take the throne, Macbeth hires assassins to kill Banquo and his son Fleance.
Banquo is killed, but his son Fleance escapes, maintaining the witches' prophecy alive.
Macbeth seeks the witches for more knowledge; they give cryptic prophecies that make him feel invincible.
Macbeth's paranoia leads to increased violence; Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee Scotland.
Macduff leaves Scotland to join Malcolm and raise forces against Macbeth.
Haunted by guilt, Lady Macbeth descends into madness, seeing bloodstains and sleepwalking.
Malcolm and Macduff gather an army with English support to dethrone Macbeth.
Macbeth fights fiercely during the battle and kills Young Siward.
Macduff kills Macbeth in combat, fulfilling the witches' prophecy regarding Macduff's birth.
With Macbeth defeated, Malcolm ascends the throne to restore order to Scotland.
