You won’t be able to watch Snowpiercer until May 17 (though I have seen it and all I will say at this point that it is worth a watch). But unlike other SciFi shows, most notably Star Trek, the Snowpiercer team, from network to graphic novelists, don’t want any questions about timeline or canon. On April 28, 2020, I received the official Snowpiercer universe timeline from Titan Comics. And I’m sharing it with you.
Click the image to download the PDF.
Titan reveals that the TV show takes place before the movie.
And they also include several upcoming graphic novel releases that will flesh out the story before and after the television show, and integrate with the film.
Like 1001 cars of Snowpiercer, the creative team wants to ensure the franchise stays on track with its fans (sorry).
So here’s what to expect over the next several months:
On Sale Now:
SNOWPIERCER THE PREQUEL: EXTINCTION
Written by Matz
Illustrated by Jean-Marc Rochette
9781785868832, HC, $19.99
The Snowpiercer saga continues with this brand new story by original artist Jean-Marc Rochette and Eisner nominated writer, Matz. Set before the extinction event that caused the new ice age in which the Snowpiercer travels perpetually around the globe, witness the terrifying events that led to the need for and creation of the eponymous train.
May 17, 2020
The Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs driven adaptation on TNT. Class warfare, social injustice, and the politics of survival playing out amongst the remnants of humanity and the 1001 cars-long train that perpetually circles its world. This television adaptation is based on the graphic novel series and film from Oscar® Winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite).
June 2, 2020
SNOWPIERCER: THE ESCAPE
Written by Jacques Lob
Illustrated by Jean Marc Rochette
9781787734425, SC, $14.99
June 30, 2020
SNOWPIERCER 2: THE EXPLORERS
Written by Benjamin Legrand
Illustrated by Jean Marc Rochette
9781787734432, SC, $19.99
July 21, 2020
SNOWPIERCER 3: TERMINUS
Written by Olivier Bocquet
Illustrated by Jean Marc Rochette
Publisher: Titan Comics
9781787734449, SC, $24.99
August 25, 2020
SNOWPIERCER: THE PREQUEL PART 2: APOCALYPSE
Written by Matz
Illustrated by Jean-Marc Rochette
9781787730328, HC, $19.99
So there is the Snowpiercer timeline as we have it now. Look for a review in May.