Lost in Space

Lost in Space

Year: 1998

Runtime: 130 min

Director: Stephen Hopkins

Budget: $80M

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Humanity's last hope rests on the shoulders of the Robinson family, who embark on a perilous mission to colonize a distant planet. When the mission goes awry, they find themselves lost in the vastness of space, facing unexpected dangers and struggling to survive. The family must confront not only the challenges of their environment but also a mysterious adversary, all while desperately seeking a way back home and clinging to hope for a future.

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1

Earth's Desperate Situation

In 2058, Earth is facing imminent destruction due to severe pollution. The United Global Space Force is formed to orchestrate a last-ditch mission to save humanity.

2058 Earth
2

The Jupiter Mission Begins

Professor John Robinson is selected as the lead scientist for the Jupiter Mission. He must guide his family—including his wife Maureen, daughters Judy and Penny, and son Will—to Alpha Prime, a potential new home for humanity.

3

Journey to Alpha Prime

The Robinson family boards the Jupiter 2, equipped with advanced technology including a hyperdrive for faster-than-light travel. The mission's success hinges on the construction of a hypergate in orbit around their new planet.

Jupiter 2
4

Attack from Global Sedition

While constructing the hypergate, the crew faces a sudden attack from the Global Sedition terrorist group. The pilot, Captain Daniels, is killed in action, intensifying the urgency of their mission.

Orbital Hypergate
5

Major Don West Joins the Crew

Major Don West, a skilled fighter pilot, steps in to replace the fallen Captain Daniels after successfully neutralizing the threat. Despite his initial hesitation, Professor Robinson recognizes West's abilities and selects him as the new pilot.

6

Dr. Smith's Betrayal

Dr. Zachary Smith, the medical officer, is coerced by the Global Sedition to sabotage the mission. Reprogramming the ship's robot, he inadvertently places the crew in grave danger, causing the Jupiter 2 to stray perilously close to the Sun.

Jupiter 2
7

Navigating Through the Sun

In a desperate maneuver, Major West and Professor Robinson decide to fly through the intense heat of the Sun. Their goal is to utilize the hyperdrive to escape the dire trajectory set by Smith’s sabotage.

Near the Sun
8

Strange New Environment

After flying through the Sun, the Jupiter 2 is disoriented and lands in an unfamiliar region of space. The crew discovers a 'hole in space,' which they speculate could be a gateway to the future.

Unknown Galaxy Location
9

Encounter with the Proteus

The crew encounters the Proteus, a ship from the future teeming with deadly silicon-based lifeforms. Major West decides to destroy it to eliminate the threat, resulting in damage to their own ship.

Near Proteus
10

Internal Conflicts Arise

As tensions escalate, Professor Robinson and Major West begin to clash regarding their perilous situation. Maureen proposes a risky plan to refuel the Jupiter 2 using an elusive energy source from a dangerous bubble.

11

Shocking Revelations

The crew starts sensing time distortions, leading to unnerving encounters with alternate versions of themselves. They meet an older version of Will and a corrupted Dr. Smith, who threaten their mission.

Ominous Planet
12

Confrontation with Spider Smith

A giant spider-hybrid version of Smith emerges, revealing a plan to destroy the Robinson family and claim Earth. Professor Robinson battles this monstrous version, using a dagger made by younger Will.

13

Planet's Destruction

As the crew fights to survive, the unstable planet begins to collapse. With danger looming, they must act quickly to escape the destruction around them.

Ominous Planet
14

Will's Sacrifice

In an unexpected act of bravery, the future version of Will rewires the ship's time machine to assist his family. This selfless act helps them evade the collapse and initiate their escape.

15

Final Leap to Safety

The Robinsons navigate through the collapsing planet's core, using its gravity to propel themselves. They make a daring jump into hyperspace, aiming for Alpha Prime and a hopeful new beginning.

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