Scream 3 Timeline ( Real )

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February 4, 2000

Release Date of Scream 3

Scream 3 was officially released in theaters across the United States.

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September 1999

Start of Filming for Scream 3

Principal photography for Scream 3 began, marking the start of production for the movie.

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December 1999

End of Filming for Scream 3

Principal photography for Scream 3 was completed, concluding filming sessions.

Scream 3 Timeline ( Fictional )

murder
Late 2000s

Mickey's Murder

Mickey Altieri is killed by the Ghostface killer early in the film, setting the stage for the ensuing events.

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Late 2000s

Sidney's Return to Hollywood

Sidney Prescott reluctantly returns to Hollywood to participate in the production of Stab 3, the movie based on the murders from the previous films.

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Late 2000s

Ghostface Begins Killing on Set

The Ghostface killer starts murdering members of the Stab 3 cast and crew, including Angelina Tyler and Tom Prinze.

revelation
Late 2000s

Sidney Discovers Secrets About Her Mother

Sidney learns about her mother Maureen Prescott’s dark past and her connection to the movie’s production.

climax
Late 2000s

Final Confrontation in the House on the Set

Sidney confronts the Ghostface killers—Roman Bridger and Detective Mark Kincaid—in the house used for filming the Stab movies.

revelation
Late 2000s

Revelation of Roman Bridger’s Identity

It is revealed that Roman Bridger is the mastermind behind the Ghostface killings and Sidney's half-brother.

murder
Late 2000s

Roman's Death

Roman Bridger is killed by Sidney, ending the Ghostface killings during the film production.

resolution
Late 2000s

Sidney and Dewey Survive and Reflect

After the murders end, Sidney and Dewey survive and contemplate closing this chapter of their lives.