On any given day, the life of Ray Ferrier, a divorced dockworker, takes an unexpected turn when a series of thunderstorms darken the sky. As he marks time with his daily routine, he reevaluates his role as a father during the visit of his children, Robbie and Rachel, who have just spent a weekend with their mother. However, what seemed like a normal day turns into a nightmare when peace is shattered by the arrival of gigantic extraterrestrial machines rising from the ground, revealing that they have come to invade Earth.
As devastation unfolds, Ray becomes an unexpected hero, fighting to protect his family amidst the chaos. Humanity faces an overwhelming force that unleashes terror, and Ray is forced to traverse a crumbling America, confronting hordes of desperate people and the destructive speed of the alien invasion. His only motivation is to save his children at all costs.
Caught between the struggle for survival and the constant attacks from these intruders, Ray and his family must learn to trust one another and overcome their differences to face the unimaginable. This journey becomes an emotional odyssey that tests the limits of resilience and hope in a world on the brink of collapse.