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Warning: This article contains spoilers forA Quiet PlaceandA Quiet Place Part II.
Easy: The second film kicks off with a flashback to the day the alien invaders arrived.
When and how do we fast-forward from the intro to the post-Lee era?

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Whats up with Evelyn and the kids now that Lee is gone?
Wait, why dont we remember Emmett from the first film?
Because he wasnt in the first film.

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Given that incredible leap of logic, what exactly is this epic plan that Regan has devised?
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What happens when Emmett finally catches up to Regan?
So Evelyn and Marcus are just relaxing while this is happening, right?

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Not even a little bit.
Does Evelyn make it back in time?
Come on, this franchise is dark, but its notthatdark.

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(Actually, in thinking back to Beau in the original film, it certainlycanbe that dark.
But it isnt in this case, thankfully.)
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Do Regan and Emmett finally make it onto the island?

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As it happens, this occurs right around when Regan and Emmett find the radio station.
You said Evelyn makes it back in time, but what happens then?
But, as noted, at least we have the new prequel in the meantime.
Plus, remember Hounsous character?
Well,A Quiet Place: Day Oneproceeds to tell you more of his backstory, including finally!