Fight Another Day

Fight Another Day

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 37 m

Language: english

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Following a tragic shooting, a police officer unexpectedly awakens decades in the future. He finds himself in a dystopian world where a television program stages violent combat between warriors pulled from various points in history. To survive, he must fight against the most skilled competitors in these brutal contests.

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1

Officer Ryan's Fatal Shooting

In 1989, Officer Ryan is fatally shot while filming a reality show titled 'In the Name of Justice.' As he lays dying, he glimpses Isabelle watching over him, marking the first moment of his tragic fate.

1989
2

Ryan Awakens in the Arena

Fast forward to 2067, where Ryan awakens in an arena filled with other contestants. They are informed that they must fight to the death, and Ryan quickly realizes he is the only survivor of the ensuing brawl.

2067 Arena
3

Introduction to Isabelle

Later, Ryan finds himself in a cell where he sees Isabelle on a monitor. She introduces herself as his handler, while Ryan struggles to accept the bizarre reality of his time-displaced situation.

Cell
4

Meeting Colt

Ryan is moved to a waiting room with other contestants where he meets Colt, another American combatant. Colt explains to Ryan their roles as combatants chosen from various points in time, forced to fight each other for entertainment.

Waiting Room
5

Season 10 Begins

Verus announces the start of season 10 of 'Live to Fight Another Day'. Fischer executes a protesting contestant as a warning, showcasing the brutal nature of the competition they are all embedded in.

6

Ryan's Fight Against Arthur Dane

The lottery selects Ryan to battle Arthur Dane. Armed only with a handgun and knife, Ryan faces Dane, who is clad in full armor. After a grueling fight, Ryan emerges victorious, bloodied but alive.

Arena
7

Isabelle's Confession

After his victory, Isabelle confides in Ryan her hope that he can eventually stop Fischer, who exploits the population with the drug EQM. Ryan's perspective on their lethal entertainment begins to shift.

8

Rigged Lottery

As Ryan's popularity grows, Fischer orders the lottery to be rigged for added drama. This leads to Ryan facing off against a Spartan while hoping to gain Fischer's favor in the cruel system he's trapped in.

Arena
9

Meeting with Fischer

During a meeting with Fischer, Ryan learns that his original death inspired 'Fight Another Day.' Fischer tempts him with a chance to reunite with his murdered son if he cooperates, which complicates Ryan's moral position.

Fischer's Office
10

Appealing to the Audience

Instead of killing his next opponent, corporal Lewis, Ryan chooses to appeal directly to the audience. This bold move prompts Fischer to ditch the plan to detonate Ryan's implant, escalating the stakes.

Arena
11

Battle with Sakura

Tasked with facing Sakura, Ryan finds himself without conventional weapons. In a twist, Sakura wants an honorable fight and ultimately chooses to commit seppuku after Ryan holds her scalpel to her throat.

Arena
12

Isabelle's Motivation Revealed

Isabelle reveals to Ryan her personal vendetta against Fischer, stemming from the loss of her sister to EQM. This shared history fuels their determination to alter the dangerous path laid out for Ryan.

13

Sabotaging the Escape

Ryan and Isabelle hatch a plan to sabotage the show during the final match against Colt. A power cut disrupts the proceedings, enabling their attempt to reach the time machine amidst the chaos.

14

Betrayal by Colt

In a devastating turn, Colt betrays Ryan and Isabelle's escape plan to support Fischer's cruel vision. This leads to a tense confrontation as Fischer and his guards close in on the pair.

15

Ryan’s Return to the Past

Finally, Ryan manages to travel back to the moment of his death, where he takes action to incapacitate his killer. This critical moment unravels the televised death that was meant to spark the deadly entertainment cycle.

1989 Past
16

Driving into the Night

Ryan meets a confused version of Isabelle, presenting her sister's bracelet as proof of his success in altering their fate. Together, they drive away into the night, leaving the dark past behind.

Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:04

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