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Regular Show: The Movie (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2015 · 69 mins · English
Starring
Mark Hamill, Jason Mantzoukas, David Koechner, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Fred Tatasciore, Steve Blum

A high school lab experiment goes disastrously wrong, sending Mordecai and Rigby on a journey through time. They must confront an evil volleyball coach to save the universe and, crucially, preserve their friendship. The fate of everything rests on their ability to overcome this unexpected challenge and repair the damage caused by their actions.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (1)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

Where to watch

Where to Watch Regular Show: The Movie (2015)

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Regular Show: The Movie Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Regular Show: The Movie (2015) 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.

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Timeline questions answered

Regular Show: The Movie Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Regular Show: The Movie (2015): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why do Mordecai and Rigby travel back in time?

Mordecai and Rigby accidentally cause a high school lab experiment to go disastrously wrong, which creates a time rift that sends them back in time. This mistake sets the entire plot in motion and forces them to confront the consequences of their actions.

  • time travel
  • lab experiment
  • accident
  • cause
Q2

What is the evil volleyball coach's plan?

The evil volleyball coach intends to destroy the universe by using the power of the botched experiment. He serves as the main antagonist that Mordecai and Rigby must defeat in order to repair the timeline and return home.

  • villain
  • coach
  • antagonist
  • universe
  • destruction
Q3

How do Mordecai and Rigby save the universe?

Mordecai and Rigby must work together to stop the volleyball coach and fix the timeline damage they caused. Their success depends on their ability to cooperate and overcome the challenges presented across different time periods.

  • save universe
  • cooperation
  • timeline
  • fix
Q4

Why is preserving their friendship so crucial?

The meta notes explicitly state that preserving their friendship is a key goal alongside saving the universe. Their bond serves as the emotional core of the story and likely provides the motivation needed to complete their mission successfully.

  • friendship
  • emotional core
  • bond
  • teamwork
Q5

What time periods do Mordecai and Rigby visit?

Due to the time-travel plot, Mordecai and Rigby rapidly move through different eras as they race to confront the antagonist and repair the timeline damage caused by their lab accident.

  • time periods
  • eras
  • travel
  • adventure
Q6

What causes the lab experiment to go wrong?

Mordecai and Rigby's carelessness or interference with a high school lab experiment triggers the disaster. Their actions directly cause the experiment to fail catastrophically, creating the time rift.

  • lab
  • experiment
  • failure
  • accident
Q7

How does time travel work in the movie?

The botched high school lab experiment creates a time rift that transports Mordecai and Rigby through time. The time-travel mechanism is tied to the experiment's energy, which the evil volleyball coach attempts to exploit.

  • time travel
  • mechanics
  • rift
  • experiment energy
Q8

What is the evil volleyball coach's name?

The antagonist is an evil volleyball coach who serves as the main villain threatening the universe. His specific name and full backstory are part of the movie's narrative that Mordecai and Rigby must confront.

  • coach
  • villain
  • name
  • antagonist
Q9

Do Mordecai and Rigby succeed in their mission?

Yes, the movie has a clearly happy ending as indicated by the meta notes. The duo successfully saves the universe and preserves their friendship, resolving the conflict in a positive outcome.

  • success
  • ending
  • victory
  • resolution
Q10

Why does the movie feel lighthearted despite cosmic stakes?

The tone is intentionally whimsical and cartoonish, presenting high-stakes situations in a non-threatening animated style. This balance creates moderate intensity where viewers feel tension without genuine stress, consistent with the show's comedic roots.

  • tone
  • whimsical
  • comedy
  • animation style

Movie threads

More Movies Like Regular Show: The Movie, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Regular Show: The Movie tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Animated Friendship Adventures Like in Regular Show: The Movie

Goofy friends face bizarre, high-stakes threats in a comical, fast-paced quest. If you enjoyed the blend of comical characters and universe-saving stakes in Regular Show: The Movie, you'll like these movies. This thread features animated stories where friendship is the key to overcoming bizarre, high-stakes challenges in a fast-paced, humorous adventure.

  • comical
  • high-stakes
  • friendship-focused
  • action-packed
  • lighthearted
  • adventurous
  • Tone: whimsical, comical
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically begin with a small-scale mishap that escalates into a cosmic crisis. The central friendship is both the source of the problem and the solution, with the plot involving a fast-paced, often chaotic journey to set things right. The narrative balances slapstick humor with moments of genuine cooperation and loyalty.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped together because they share a unique combination of whimsical tone, fast pacing, and high-stakes plots centered around friendship. They deliver an experience that is simultaneously action-packed and lighthearted, appealing to viewers who enjoy comedic adventures with heart.

Time Travel Mishap Movies Similar to Regular Show: The Movie

Accidental time travelers rush to repair the damage they caused to history. Fans of the time-travel chaos in Regular Show: The Movie will enjoy these stories. This thread collects movies where a science experiment or accident sends characters through time on a fast-paced mission to repair the timeline and prevent disaster, often with comedic results.

  • time travel
  • chaotic
  • fast-paced
  • high-stakes
  • adventurous
  • cause-and-effect
  • Tone: adventurous, whimsical
  • Pacing: fast, frantic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a scientific mishap triggering an unexpected journey through time. The protagonists must navigate historical or alternate settings, confronting the consequences of their actions. The plot is driven by a series of escalating fixes, often involving a specific antagonist or problem created by the timeline disruption, all while racing against a clock.

Why they belong together: These films are united by their core plot device—accidental time travel—and the specific mission of timeline repair. They share a fast pacing due to the race against time, a moderate complexity from cause-and-effect logic, and a tone that often leans comedic or adventurous despite the high stakes.

Every angle

Regular Show: The Movie (2015) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters

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