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Hotel Artemis (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2018 · 94 min · English
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Directed by
Drew Pearce
Starring
Jodie Foster, Dave Bautista, Jeff Goldblum, Sterling K. Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, Charlie Day
Budget
$15M

In a chaotic Los Angeles of 2028, Hotel Artemis serves as a clandestine refuge for criminals. This unique hospital is run by the mysterious Nurse and provides shelter to a diverse group of outlaws, including a lethal French assassin, an arms dealer, and an injured police officer. As anarchy takes hold during the night, the Nurse is forced to question her principles and decide where her loyalties lie between showing mercy and following the rules.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Hotel Artemis
  6. 6 Every angle
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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Hotel Artemis Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Hotel Artemis (2018) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. The Riot Begins

    On June 21, 2028, Los Angeles erupts in chaos due to a riot protesting the privatization of water. This unrest underscores the struggles of ordinary people who find it increasingly difficult to afford essential resources.

    When
    June 21, 2028
    Where
    Los Angeles

  2. The Criminal Plan

    Amidst the turmoil, a criminal crew consisting of brothers Sherman and Lev, along with their partners Buke and P-22, make plans to rob a bank. They seize the opportunity presented by the rioting to capitalize on the chaos.

  3. Hostage Situation

    As the crew attempts to breach the vault, they quickly adapt their strategy. Instead of robbing the bank, they loot the belongings of wealthy hostages who are there to retrieve their valuables amidst the unrest.

  4. A Mistaken Theft

    Lev, against his better judgment, steals a fancy pen from one of the hostages. This seemingly trivial act will have unintended consequences that play a crucial role in the unfolding drama.

  5. Deadly Encounter

    While attempting to escape, the crew encounters police officers, leading to a violent confrontation. The fatal encounter results in the death of P-22, while both Buke and Lev suffer critical injuries.

  6. Seeking Medical Help

    In dire need of medical assistance, Sherman contacts Jean 'the Nurse' Thomas, the manager of the Hotel Artemis. This unique establishment caters to criminals in need of urgent care, providing a last hope for the injured crew.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  7. Entrance to the Hotel

    Upon arriving at the Hotel Artemis, Sherman must navigate the strict entry rules. Only paying members are allowed inside, leaving Buke outside, vulnerable to the chaos outside.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  8. Identities in the Artemis

    Inside the hotel, guests are referred to by their suite names. Sherman becomes Waikiki, while Lev is dubbed Honolulu, introducing a layer of anonymity amid the tensions of their current situation.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  9. The Wolf King's Arrival

    Tensions escalate with the announcement of Orian 'The Wolf King' Franklin's imminent arrival at the hotel. His son Crosby alerts Jean, indicating the need for urgent medical care for his father, adding to the atmosphere of danger.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  10. The Stolen Pen's Secret

    Waikiki discovers the pen stolen by Lev is actually a mobile safe containing diamonds belonging to the Wolf King. This revelation brings an added layer of peril, as anyone associated with the theft risks the King's wrath.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  11. Unexpected Visitors

    The situation intensifies when a wounded police officer named Morgan arrives at the hotel seeking treatment. Jean, despite Everest’s warnings, attempts to help Morgan, only to face danger from the mob outside.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  12. Tensions Mount

    Inside the hotel, tensions rise as Acapulco tries to escape by helicopter. However, Nice ambushes him with the intention of dealing with the Wolf King, adding to the growing chaos within the Artemis.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  13. The Wolf King's Revelation

    Under the effects of anesthesia, the Wolf King inadvertently reveals painful truths about Jean's past. This moment ignites a conflict within her, torn between her role at the hotel and her thirst for vengeance.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  14. Destruction and Betrayal

    The situation climaxes as chaos ensues from Nice's actions, leading to an explosive confrontation. Alliances are tested, and lives are lost, revealing the dire consequences of the characters' choices.

    Where
    Hotel Artemis

  15. A New Beginning

    In the aftermath of the tumult, Thomas contemplates reopening the Artemis out of a desire to help. As she walks through the chaos of Los Angeles, a spark of resilience ignites within her.

    Where
    Los Angeles

Last updated: November 03, 2024 at 13:09

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Timeline questions answered

Hotel Artemis Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Hotel Artemis (2018): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Lev steal the pen from the hostage during the robbery?

Lev steals the fancy pen from one of the male hostages without considering the consequences. This impulsive act proves disastrous because the pen is actually a mobile safe containing diamonds belonging to the Wolf King, drawing deadly attention to the brothers.

Foreshadowing: The warning not to take anything from the hostages hints that valuables could belong to dangerous people.

  • lev
  • pen
  • diamonds
  • hostage
  • robbery
  • wolf king
Q2

What is the pen that Lev steals?

The pen Lev steals is not an ordinary pen but a mobile safe containing diamonds. These diamonds belong to Orian 'The Wolf King' Franklin, a notoriously ruthless criminal. This discovery puts Sherman and Lev in extreme danger once the Wolf King learns his property was taken.

  • pen
  • safe
  • diamonds
  • wolf king
  • mobile safe
Q3

Why does the Nurse agree to help the wounded police officer?

The Nurse agrees to help Morgan despite Everest's warnings because they share a personal history. Thomas knew Morgan from before the tragedy that changed her life, the death of her son, which led to her alcoholism and eventual career change to running the criminal refuge.

Foreshadowing: The Nurse's past is hinted at through her alcoholism and her decision to run a hotel for criminals.

  • nurse
  • morgan
  • police
  • history
  • help
  • everest warning
Q4

What is the connection between the Nurse and Morgan?

The Nurse and Morgan knew each other before Thomas's life took a tragic turn. After losing her son, Thomas fell into alcoholism and eventually left her previous life behind. When Morgan arrives wounded at the Artemis, this past connection resurfaces, compelling Thomas to risk her safety to help the officer.

  • nurse
  • morgan
  • connection
  • son
  • death
  • alcoholism
Q5

Why does Nice try to kill the Wolf King?

Nice, the French assassin staying at the Artemis, attempts to eliminate the Wolf King during the chaos. Her motive stems from the Wolf King's notorious reputation for ruthlessly killing anyone who crosses him. Nice sees the riot and confusion as an opportunity to settle what appears to be a personal vendetta.

Foreshadowing: Nice's suite name and profession as an assassin establish her as a dangerous figure with kill targets.

  • nice
  • wolf king
  • assassin
  • attack
  • kill
  • revenge
Q6

What does the Wolf King reveal about the Nurse's son?

While under anesthesia, the Wolf King inadvertently reveals damning information about Thomas's son. This revelation pushes her toward a dangerous choice, combining her grief with her thirst for vengeance against the man who apparently caused her family tragedy.

  • wolf king
  • son
  • revelation
  • anesthesia
  • nurse
  • vengeance
Q7

What are the rules of Hotel Artemis?

Hotel Artemis operates as an exclusive medical refuge for criminals. Its strict rule is that only paying members are allowed inside for treatment. This policy becomes critical when Buke is left outside dying because he cannot pay, while Sherman and Lev gain entry through their criminal connections.

  • hotel artemis
  • rules
  • members
  • pay
  • entry
  • criminals
Q8

Why does Thomas decide to reopen the Artemis?

After the violent chaos destroys much of the hotel and lives are lost, Thomas contemplates reopening the Artemis as a way to find renewed purpose. Walking through the chaotic streets of Los Angeles, she finds a spark of resilience and intends to help criminals once again, suggesting her character arc moves toward redemption.

  • thomas
  • artemis
  • reopen
  • redemption
  • purpose
  • new beginning
Q9

What happens to Nice at the end of the movie?

Nice's fate is left ambiguous in the film's ending. During the mid-credits scene, it is unclear whether she survived the explosion and chaos at the Artemis. This uncertainty leaves audiences wondering if the French assassin escaped or perished in the destruction.

Foreshadowing: Nice's violent actions and multiple confrontations suggest a high risk of death.

  • nice
  • end
  • fate
  • survive
  • explosion
  • mid-credits
Q10

Why does Everest help Morgan escape?

Everest, the Nurse's assistant, secretly leads Morgan out of the hotel despite initially warning Thomas against helping the police officer. This act suggests Everest has his own moral code or hidden loyalties, choosing to assist the wounded officer even though it violates the Artemis's rules against helping law enforcement.

Foreshadowing: Everest's intervention to save Thomas and Morgan from the mob shows his capacity for compassion.

  • everest
  • morgan
  • escape
  • help
  • police
  • loyalty
Q11

Why does Crosby bring the Wolf King to the Hotel Artemis?

Crosby Franklin brings his father, the Wolf King, to the Hotel Artemis because the older criminal needs urgent medical care. Despite knowing the hotel's strict membership rules, Crosby alerts the Nurse that his father is on his way and requires immediate treatment, putting pressure on Thomas to bend her own rules.

  • crosby
  • wolf king
  • father
  • medical
  • artemis
  • criminal
Q12

What happens to Lev after the explosion at the Artemis?

Lev, also known as Honolulu, suffers critical injuries from the police encounter and is admitted to the Artemis. The explosion caused by Nice's machinations leads to further chaos and loss. Sherman (Waikiki) must grapple with the tragic toll of Nice's actions on his brother, culminating in a violent confrontation with Acapulco.

  • lev
  • honolulu
  • brother
  • explosion
  • wounds
  • waikiki

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Trapped characters must survive a night of chaos in a collapsing world. If you liked the high-tension survival in Hotel Artemis, explore more movies where characters are trapped in a confined space during a dystopian crisis. These films share a fast pace, high intensity, and a desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds in a broken world.

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Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared core experience: a gripping, high-stakes survival story set within a claustrophobic location during wider societal chaos. They deliver a consistent vibe of intense desperation, gritty violence, and the raw struggle to live through one catastrophic night.

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A refuge for outlaws becomes a crucible for redemption and hard choices. Discover movies like Hotel Artemis that explore hidden criminal sanctuaries and heavy moral choices. These stories feature complex characters in the underworld grappling with grief, loyalty, and the possibility of redemption amidst violence and personal tragedy.

  • gritty
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  • desperate
  • violent
  • moral conflict
  • redemption
  • Tone: tense, melancholic, bittersweet
  • Pacing: steady, character-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a guarded space that maintains order among criminals, which is disrupted by a personal connection or a violation of the rules. This forces the protagonist, often the keeper of the sanctuary, to choose between their established principles and a path toward redemption or personal reckoning, leading to a bittersweet resolution.

Why they belong together: This thread groups movies that blend gritty crime action with profound character drama. The shared focus is on the moral conflict within a criminal subculture, the heavy emotional weight of past trauma, and the bittersweet journey of characters seeking a sliver of grace in a violent world.

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1998
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1955
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2016
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