Everything Everywhere All at Once

Evelyn Quan Wang and Waymond elope and immigrate to the United States, marking the beginning of their life together. This significant choice alters their destinies and leads to the establishment of their laundromat, symbolizing their hopes and struggles as a couple in a foreign land.

Evelyn and Waymond welcome their daughter, Joy, into the world, completing their family. This event becomes pivotal, as Joy's relationship with her mother pits traditional values against modern identity struggles.

The laundromat falls under the scrutiny of the IRS, creating immense pressure for Evelyn. This development amplifies her stress and foreshadows the chaos that is about to unfold in her life.

Waymond serves Evelyn with divorce papers, bringing their marital issues to a head. This act reflects his desperate need to communicate their struggling relationship, but it adds to the tension brewing in their lives.

Evelyn's stern father, Gong Gong, arrives for the Chinese New Year celebrations, adding another layer of familial tension. His presence serves as a reminder of traditional expectations and the cultural divide within the family.

During a critical meeting with IRS inspector Deirdre Beaubeirdre, the atmosphere turns tense as accusations of tax fraud loom over Evelyn. Little does she know, the far more surreal elements of her life are about to erupt.

In a shocking twist during the IRS meeting, Waymond's body is overtaken by Alpha-Waymond from the Alphaverse. He reveals the existence of parallel universes and the monumental stakes involved in their current predicaments.

Evelyn learns about Jobu Tupaki, the formidable splintered mind of Alpha-Joy, who threatens reality with her chaos. This revelation sets the stage for the struggle between personal grief and universal chaos.

Alpha-Waymond trains Evelyn to verse-jump, unlocking her potential to fight against Jobu's forces. As she navigates through alternate realities, Evelyn discovers various aspects of her identity and capabilities.

Evelyn faces Alpha-Dierdre and begins to harness her newfound skills in an effort to protect herself and her family. The confrontation signifies her acceptance of the multiverse and the choices that lie before her.

As the conflict intensifies, Alpha-Gong Gong urges Evelyn to eliminate Joy to stop Jobu's plans. This dark suggestion forces Evelyn to confront her values and redefine her approach to family and love.

Jobu Tupaki reveals her belief that nothing truly matters, challenging Evelyn's understanding of purpose and love. This confrontation pushes Evelyn into a deep introspection, evaluating her choices and relationships.

On the brink of entering the everything bagel, Evelyn pauses to reflect on Waymond's teachings about kindness. This moment of clarity propels her to face Jobu with compassion rather than hostility, transforming their dynamic.

Evelyn and her family strive to rescue Jobu from her chaotic existence within the everything bagel. This confrontation is about more than survival; it represents Evelyn's commitment to familial love amidst their cosmic struggles.

With their relationships fortified and tensions eased, the family returns to the IRS to resolve their tax issues. Evelyn's newfound sense of purpose allows her to navigate this mundane challenge with strength and clarity, closing a tumultuous chapter.