The Wandering Earth

In the face of the Sun's impending transformation into a red giant, humanity rallies under the United Earth Government. This unprecedented alliance initiates a mission to relocate Earth to the Alpha Centauri system, ensuring human civilization's survival.

Massive Thrusters are strategically constructed around the planet, harnessing powerful fusion energy. These engines are critical to propel Earth out of the Solar System, marking a significant technological advancement for human civilization.

As the planetary engines initiate and disrupt Earth's rotation, catastrophic tidal waves ensue. This disaster leads to a significant loss of life and forces humanity into sprawling underground cities, seeking refuge from the harsh new climate.

The story begins with astronaut Liu Peiqiang making a heartfelt promise to his young son, Liu Qi, before embarking on a crucial mission at a space station. He entrusts Liu Qi's guardianship to his father-in-law, Han Ziang, illustrating the emotional weight of his departure.

Seventeen years later, Liu Qi has grown into a young man eagerly anticipating his father's return. He decides to celebrate Chinese New Year with his adopted sister, Han Duoduo, by embarking on an adventurous trip to the surface.

Their joy quickly turns into despair when they are arrested during their surface adventure. The siblings meet fellow prisoner Tim, and together they face the consequences of their reckless actions, which soon involve Han Ziang as well.

Amid the escalating chaos, Liu Qi, Han Duoduo, Tim, and Han Ziang manage to escape from prison. Their freedom comes just as catastrophic earthquakes sweep across the globe, exacerbated by Earth's trajectory past Jupiter.

In a desperate bid to survive, the group commandeers a military truck to transport a crucial engine component to restart the Thruster in Hangzhou. Their harrowing journey through devastated Shanghai is marred by tragedy, as Han Ziang is killed in an accident.

After the devastating news about the Hangzhou Thruster, the group meets Li Yiyi, a resourceful engineer. They decide to redirect their efforts towards restoring a larger Thruster in Sulawesi, hoping for a solution to their dire situation.

Back in space, Liu Peiqiang confronts the artificial intelligence, MOSS, which has decided to abandon Earth in its time of need. Struggling with access issues, he fights to regain control of the station in a bid to assist his son and the team.

Upon arriving in Sulawesi, Liu Qi and the team discover that the Thruster engine has been miraculously repaired. With Earth's trajectory threatening catastrophe, Liu Qi devises a daring plan to ignite Jupiter's atmosphere to propel Earth away from danger.

Liu Peiqiang catches wind of his son's audacious strategy while struggling in space. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he persuades the United Earth Government to send reinforcements to assist with the critical operation in Sulawesi.

As new rescue teams arrive, the Thruster engine in Sulawesi is activated but faces challenges in igniting the hydrogen. Liu Peiqiang makes the pivotal decision to use the space station's engine for ignition, setting the stage for a heroic sacrifice.

In a climactic moment, Liu Peiqiang sacrifices himself by piloting the spacecraft into the ignition zone between Earth and Jupiter. This courageous act allows for the successful ignition of Jupiter’s atmosphere, saving Earth from imminent destruction.

As the movie concludes, Liu Qi reflects on his father's great sacrifice and the monumental journey ahead for Earth. Despite the uncertainty of migration spanning 2,500 years, hope fills the hearts of survivors as they set out for a new future.