The Tragedy of Macbeth Timeline ( Real )

literature_creation
Circa 1606

William Shakespeare writes Macbeth

William Shakespeare authors the tragedy Macbeth, which becomes one of his most famous plays.

theatre_performance
Circa 1606

Original performance of Macbeth

The play Macbeth is originally performed in England, gaining popularity as a significant Shakespearean tragedy.

film_release
January 14, 2022

Release of The Tragedy of Macbeth film

Joel Coen directs and releases the film adaptation of Shakespeare's play titled The Tragedy of Macbeth.

The Tragedy of Macbeth Timeline ( Fictional )

prophecy
Shortly after the battle ends

Witches' Prophecy to Macbeth and Banquo

Three witches prophesy that Macbeth will become king and Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne.

murder
Days after the prophecy

Macbeth Kills King Duncan

Encouraged by Lady Macbeth and the witches' prophecy, Macbeth kills King Duncan in his sleep to take the throne.

coronation
Immediately after Duncan's murder

Macbeth Crowned King of Scotland

Following Duncan's death, Macbeth is declared king, beginning his tyrannical reign.

assassination
Some time into Macbeth's reign

Macbeth Orders the Murder of Banquo and Fleance

Fearing Banquo's heirs will take the throne, Macbeth hires assassins to kill Banquo and his son Fleance.

assassination_outcome
Shortly after the murder order

Banquo is Murdered; Fleance Escapes

Banquo is killed, but his son Fleance escapes, maintaining the witches' prophecy alive.

prophecy
Following banquo's murder

Macbeth Visits Witches Again and Receives New Prophecies

Macbeth seeks the witches for more knowledge; they give cryptic prophecies that make him feel invincible.

political_event
During Macbeth's reign

Macbeth's Tyranny Grows, Duncans's Sons Flee

Macbeth's paranoia leads to increased violence; Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee Scotland.

political_event
After Macbeth's tyranny escalates

Macduff Flees to England to Join Malcolm

Macduff leaves Scotland to join Malcolm and raise forces against Macbeth.

psychological_event
Midway through Macbeth's reign

Lady Macbeth's Guilt Drives Her to Madness

Haunted by guilt, Lady Macbeth descends into madness, seeing bloodstains and sleepwalking.

military_event
Late in Macbeth's reign

Malcolm and Macduff Rally Forces to Overthrow Macbeth

Malcolm and Macduff gather an army with English support to dethrone Macbeth.

battle
During the uprising

Battle at Dunsinane; Macbeth Kills Young Siward

Macbeth fights fiercely during the battle and kills Young Siward.

battle_outcome
End of battle at Dunsinane

Macbeth Killed by Macduff

Macduff kills Macbeth in combat, fulfilling the witches' prophecy regarding Macduff's birth.

coronation
Shortly after Macbeth's death

Malcolm Becomes King of Scotland

With Macbeth defeated, Malcolm ascends the throne to restore order to Scotland.