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Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2023 · English
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Starring
Sunita Mani, John Higgins, X Mayo, John Goodman, Conan O'Brien, Gaten Matarazzo

Three lifelong friends set off on a chaotic and comedic search for a hidden treasure in the Appalachian Mountains. Narrated by John Goodman, the film follows their misadventures as they encounter wildlife, evade the law, and confront their own shortcomings. Along the way, they learn that the journey and their friendship are more valuable than any riches they might find.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (12)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain
  6. 6 Every angle
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12 events in order · contains spoilers

Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023) 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. Childhood Friendship

    Ben, John, and Martin have been close friends since childhood, sharing many experiences together as they grew up. Their bond is strengthened as they work together at Trout Plus, their outdoor store owned by Ben's father, Farley.

    Where
    Trout Plus

  2. Discovery of the Compass

    During a nostalgic moment, John discovers that the compass they found as children may lead to a hidden treasure left by the explorer Jean Pierre La Roche. This revelation piques their interest, igniting a sense of adventure among the trio.

  3. Setting Off to Foggy Mountain

    The trio sets off for Foggy Mountain State Park, motivated by the chance to uncover the treasure. They are filled with excitement and anticipation of what they might find along the way.

    Where
    Foggy Mountain State Park

  4. Meeting Park Rangers

    Upon arrival at Foggy Mountain, the boys encounter park rangers Lisa and Taylor. Lisa and John have an instant attraction, which complicates their treasure-hunting mission.

    Where
    Foggy Mountain State Park

  5. Theft of the Treasure Map

    After sharing an intimate night, Lisa and John steal the boys' treasure map, revealing their intention to search for the treasure independently. This turn of events creates tension and competition among the group.

    Where
    Foggy Mountain State Park

  6. Finding the Hidden Chamber

    Guided by the compass, the boys discover a hidden chamber within a rock formation believed to hold the treasure. Their excitement grows as they fend off a wild animal to retrieve the bust of Marie Antoinette.

    Where
    Hidden Chamber

  7. Encounter with the Cult

    After escaping the park rangers, the boys encounter a cult of treasure hunters who have been unsuccessful in finding the bust. The cultists view the boys' discovery as a second chance and plot to claim the treasure for themselves.

    Where
    Foggy Mountain State Park

  8. John's Stage Magic

    In a moment of desperation, John uses stage magic to make the bust disappear, allowing him to escape the clutches of the cult. He decides to hand over the treasure to Ben and Martin, prioritizing their friendship.

  9. Rushing to Save John

    Two weeks later, Ben and Martin are preparing to sell the bust when they encounter John, who pleads for their help against the cult. Their bond is tested as they must decide whether to rush to his aid.

    When
    Two weeks later
    Where
    Trout Plus

  10. Cult's Attempt to Steal the Bust

    The cult, alerted by John's slip about the sale of the bust, rushes to Trout Plus to reclaim it for themselves. The situation escalates as Ben and Martin must race against time to save their friend and the treasure.

    Where
    Trout Plus

  11. Battle at Trout Plus

    A chaotic battle ensues at Trout Plus with the cult determined to steal the bust. Just as Nordwind retrieves it, a hawk saves the day by snatching the bust back, returning it to the boys.

    Where
    Trout Plus

  12. Achievements Realized

    With the successful retrieval of the bust, the boys each pursue their dreams. John embarks on a trip to London, Ben launches his own hair salon, and Martin and Amy purchase their first home together.

Last updated: December 03, 2024 at 14:27

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Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain (2023): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did John, Ben, and Martin decide to search for treasure on Foggy Mountain?

John discovered a TikTok video revealing that a compass the trio found during their childhood might lead to treasure hidden by the explorer Jean Pierre La Roche. The treasure was rumored to be a bust of Marie Antoinette worth $100 million. This discovery motivated the three friends to embark on their treasure-hunting adventure.

  • tiktok video
  • compass
  • jean pierre la roche
  • marie antoinette bust
  • treasure hunt
  • foggy mountain
Q2

Why did Lisa and Taylor steal the treasure map from the boys?

After John revealed their treasure-hunting mission to Lisa, she and Taylor saw an opportunity to claim the treasure for themselves. Lisa seduced John and that night they stole the map, planning to find the treasure independently before the boys could.

Foreshadowing: The rangers' initial friendliness toward the boys hints at their ulterior motives.

  • lisa
  • taylor
  • steal map
  • treasure map
  • park rangers
Q3

How did Ben, John, and Martin discover the hidden chamber?

The compass they found as children guided them to a concealed chamber within a rock formation on Foggy Mountain. After dealing with a wild creature that attacked them, they successfully retrieved the Marie Antoinette bust from the hidden chamber.

  • hidden chamber
  • compass
  • rock formation
  • bust retrieval
  • wild animal
Q4

Why did Deetch Nordwind and the cult want to destroy the treasure?

The cult consisted of former treasure hunters who had failed in their own quests and become disillusioned with greed. They viewed the boys' discovery as a second chance and planned to ceremonially destroy the bust to denounce their past greed and find redemption.

  • deetch nordwind
  • cult
  • treasure hunters
  • destroy bust
  • redemption
  • greed
Q5

How did John escape from the cult using stage magic?

When the cult prepared to destroy the bust, John used stage magic to make the bust disappear, allowing him to whisk it away and escape. He then decided to return to the cult, believing in redemption for himself and the other members.

  • john
  • stage magic
  • escape cult
  • bust disappearance
  • deetch nordwind
Q6

Why did John decide to go back to the cult after escaping?

After escaping with the bust using his stage magic trick, John chose to return to the cult because he believed in their potential for redemption. He handed over the treasure to Ben and Martin, prioritizing their friendship over keeping the valuable bust.

  • john
  • return cult
  • redemption
  • friendship
  • bust
Q7

What happened during the battle at Trout Plus?

When the cult learned about the bust being sold at Trout Plus, they rushed there to reclaim it. A chaotic battle ensued where Nordwind initially retrieved the bust, but just as all seemed lost, a hawk swooped in and snatched the bust back, returning it to the boys.

Foreshadowing: The hawk that helped them earlier in their adventure becomes crucial in the final confrontation.

  • trout plus
  • battle
  • cult
  • nordwind
  • hawk
  • bust
Q8

How did the hawk help the boys at the end of the movie?

A hawk that the boys had encountered earlier during their adventure swooped in during the battle at Trout Plus and reclaimed the bust from Nordwind. The hawk returned the bust to the boys, saving them and securing their fortune.

Foreshadowing: The hawk appears earlier in the story, establishing it as an unexpected ally.

  • hawk
  • bust return
  • trout plus
  • battle
  • fortune
Q9

What happened to the Marie Antoinette bust after the battle?

The hawk retrieved the bust from Nordwind during the battle and returned it to the boys. With their newfound fortune from the $100 million bust, John took a trip to London with his friends, Ben opened his own hair salon, and Martin bought his first home with Amy.

  • marie antoinette bust
  • fortune
  • hair salon
  • london
  • john ben martin
Q10

Why did revealing the bust's value to the cult cause problems?

During the confrontation with the cult, John inadvertently revealed that the bust was worth $100 million. This triggered the cult to rush to Trout Plus to steal the bust for themselves, escalating the conflict into a high-stakes battle.

  • john
  • bust value
  • cult
  • 100 million
  • trout plus
  • escalation

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Why they belong together: These films are connected by their shared structure of a physical quest serving as a metaphor for personal growth, a tone that balances comedy with heartfelt moments about friendship, and an ending that feels happy and affirming.

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