History of Get Out in Timeline

Get Out, directed by Jordan Peele, is a psychological horror film centered on Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young Black man who visits the family estate of his white girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams). As the weekend progresses, Chris uncovers a disturbing secret about the Armitage family and their sinister plan to transfer the consciousness of wealthy white individuals into the bodies of Black people, effectively achieving a twisted form of immortality. The film explores themes of racism, cultural appropriation, and the commodification of Black bodies, culminating in Chris fighting for survival against the Armitage family and their horrifying scheme.

1975: The Stepford Wives released

In 1975, The Stepford Wives was released. Jordan Peele has stated that The Stepford Wives was a source of information for Get Out.

1999: The Blair Witch Project

In 1999, The Blair Witch Project grossed $140.5 million.

2013: Peele introduced to producer Sean McKittrick

In 2013, Jordan Peele was introduced to producer Sean McKittrick, leading to the development of Get Out. McKittrick bought the pitch and paid Peele to write the script, which he completed in two months.

November 2015: Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams Cast

In November 2015, Daniel Kaluuya and Allison Williams were cast as the lead actors in Get Out.

December 2015: Casting of Additional Roles Begins

In December 2015, casting began for other roles in Get Out, continuing into February 2016.

2015: Straight Outta Compton

In 2015, Straight Outta Compton grossed $162.8 million domestically.

February 2016: Casting of Additional Roles Concludes

In February 2016, additional roles were casted in Get Out.

February 2016: Principal Photography Begins

In February 2016, principal photography began in Fairhope, Alabama, before moving to other locations in Mobile, Alabama. The entire film was shot in 23 days.

February 16, 2016: Principal Photography Begins

On February 16, 2016, principal photography for Get Out commenced in Fairhope, Alabama.

January 23, 2017: Get Out Premieres at Sundance Film Festival

On January 23, 2017, Get Out premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

February 2017: Jordan Peele Discusses Setting of "Get Out"

In February 2017, Jordan Peele clarified that Get Out is set in Upstate New York and deliberately avoids being associated with the South or red state territories.

February 24, 2017: Theatrical Release of Get Out in the United States

On February 24, 2017, Get Out was theatrically released in the United States by Universal Pictures.

March 2017: Get Out Crosses $100 Million Domestically

In March 2017, Get Out crossed the $100 million mark domestically, making Jordan Peele the first black writer-director to achieve this with his debut movie. It was also declared a "cultural phenomenon" by the Los Angeles Times.

April 8, 2017: Get Out Becomes Highest-Grossing Film Domestically Directed by a Black Filmmaker

On April 8, 2017, Get Out became the highest-grossing film domestically directed by a black filmmaker, surpassing Straight Outta Compton.

2017: Get Out Box Office Success

In 2017, Get Out grossed $255.5 million worldwide against a $4.5 million budget, becoming the tenth-most profitable release of the year.

2017: Critical Acclaim and High Ratings for Get Out

In 2017, Get Out received critical acclaim, holding a 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and being the highest-rated wide release of the year on the site. It also received "universal acclaim" on Metacritic with a score of 85/100.

2017: Release of Get Out

In 2017, Get Out, a psychological horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele, was released. The film follows a young black man who uncovers shocking secrets when he meets his white girlfriend's family.

2017: Critic Armond White Gave Negative Review

In 2017, critic Armond White gave a negative review in National Review, referring to the film as a "Get-Whitey movie".

March 3, 2018: Get Out Wins at Independent Spirit Awards

On March 3, 2018, Jordan Peele won Best Director and Get Out won Best Picture at the 33rd Independent Spirit Awards.

2018: Get Out Script Ranked Among Best

In 2018, IndieWire writers ranked the script for Get Out the third-best American screenplay of the 21st century.

2018: Soundtrack Released on Vinyl

In 2018, the soundtrack for Get Out was released on vinyl by Waxwork Records, featuring an exclusive essay by Jordan Peele.

2021: Writers Guild of America Ranks "Get Out" Screenplay #1 of 21st Century

In 2021, the Writers Guild of America ranked the screenplay for Get Out as the greatest of the 21st century so far.

2022: "Get Out" Ranked Among Greatest Films of All Time by Sight and Sound

In 2022, Get Out was tied for the 95th greatest film of all time in the decennial critics' poll published by the British Film Institute's magazine Sight and Sound.