The Day After Tomorrow

Jack Hall and his team, including Frank and Jason, venture into Antarctica to drill ice core samples from the Larsen Ice Shelf for research. The mission takes a dangerous turn when the ice shelf unexpectedly fractures, putting Jack at the brink of a fatal fall into the icy abyss.

At a pivotal United Nations conference in New Delhi, Jack presents alarming data on the effects of global warming and draws parallels to a past climate catastrophe that transitioned Earth into an Ice Age. His warnings fall on mostly deaf ears, as many diplomats, including the U.S. Vice President, remain skeptical of his findings.

During the conference, Jack connects with Professor Terry Rapson, who shares concerning observations about disrupted ocean currents due to melting ice caps. They realize that this melting has diluted ocean salinity and significantly dropped temperatures, which could lead to climatic chaos.

As Jack and his allies work on refining climate models, extreme weather begins to ravage major cities around the world. Tokyo endures destructive hailstorms, New Delhi is engulfed in snow, and Los Angeles is struck by savage F5 tornadoes, marking a dramatic shift in climate patterns.

In response to the escalating weather crisis, the U.S. President takes decisive action by grounding all air traffic in the country. This decision aims to prevent further disasters as turbulence begins to threaten flights nationwide, reflecting the urgent need for a coordinated response.

A rescue attempt for the British Royal Family ends in catastrophe, as three RAF helicopters meet with disaster in the eye of a super-storm. The extreme cold causes their fuel lines to freeze, resulting in a horrific crash and underscoring the dire state of global weather.

Meanwhile, Jack's son Sam is in New York City participating in an academic competition with his friends Brian and Laura. As the city is swept by violent storms, Sam resolves to return home but soon finds himself trapped by flooding and chaos once the subway systems fail.

Realizing the imminent threat of disaster, Jack informs the President that time is running out and suggests evacuating southern states. His urgency is brushed aside by the Vice President, prompting Jack to take matters into his own hands and rush to New York to find his son.

As Jack makes his way to Manhattan, a massive storm surge hits the city, causing floods that rise nearly to 40 feet. Sam and his friends seek refuge in the New York Public Library, facing a harrowing ordeal as they navigate the increasingly dangerous conditions.

Inside the library, Sam and his friends must endure life-threatening conditions as Laura injures her leg. They burn books for warmth and are forced outside to search for medical supplies, confronting both freezing temperatures and lurking wolves from the nearby zoo.

Jack and Jason, facing extreme cold and treacherous snow, take shelter in an abandoned Wendy's after their vehicle crashes. Their journey takes a tragic turn when Jason succumbs to the harsh conditions, leaving Jack to press on alone towards his son.

Struggling through the storm, Jack finally reaches the library where Sam and his friends are holed up. Reunited, they brace for rescue as the U.S. Army launches helicopters to save those trapped in New York amidst the thrashing weather.

As the new President of Mexico coordinates search and rescue missions, hope emerges for the survivors trapped in New York. Helicopter rescue teams discover more individuals stranded atop buildings, illuminating the resilience of humanity in the face of adversity.

The film concludes with a stark image from the International Space Station, showcasing a northern hemisphere covered in ice. This chilling view highlights the catastrophic results of climate change and serves as a potent reminder of human negligence toward the environment.