In a sweltering summer, the infamous New York cop, John McClane, finds himself grappling with a new kind of crime, far more insidious and technological. When a group of hackers led by the cunning Thomas Gabriel puts the infrastructure of the United States in jeopardy, McClane is called back into action. His mission is to protect a young hacker, Matt Farrell, who has become a target after being unwittingly dragged into the chaos.
As the country plunges into panic amid blackouts and the disruption of essential services, McClane is compelled to travel across the nation, facing a series of obstacles and large-scale explosions. With his cheeky sense of humor and iron determination, the veteran cop must battle an enemy whose strength lies not only in weapons but also in pure digital intelligence.
As McClane and Farrell delve deeper into the web of conspiracies, they must learn to trust each other despite their generational differences. The action never stops, cars explode, and the martial arts scenes are dazzling. This time, McClane is not only fighting for his own life but for the future of the nation, proving that even in the digital age, there are things that a gun and a pair of guts can resolve. All with that classic McClane touch!