As the sun sets on Brooklyn, Ray Ferrier's mundane life is turned upside down when his estranged wife, Mary Ann, and her new husband, Tim, leave their three children in his care for the weekend. The sudden invasion of his personal space brings forth a mix of emotions as Ray tries to connect with his troubled teenage son, Robbie, and precocious young daughter, Rachel. Just as Ray is struggling to regain his footing as a parent, an eerie and unexplained phenomenon occurs: massive alien spaceships appear in the skies above New York City, unleashing a swarm of deadly tripods that begin to ravage the city. Panic spreads like wildfire as chaos erupts on the streets, and Ray finds himself facing the ultimate test of fatherhood. As the world around him descends into madness, Ray must confront his own personal demons and learn to put aside his differences with his children in order to survive the impending catastrophe. With his kids' lives hanging in the balance, he embarks on a perilous journey across Manhattan, dodging alien attacks and desperate mobs as he searches for safety. Throughout the apocalyptic chaos, Ray's relationships with his children are redefined as they bond over their shared struggles and face the reality of mortality together. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they discover that family is not just about biology but also about love, sacrifice, and acceptance. In the midst of this intergalactic mayhem, Ray must confront his own flaws and shortcomings as a parent and learn to trust himself in order to protect those he loves. As the city burns around them, Ray, Robbie, and Rachel form an unbreakable bond, proving that even in the darkest of times, family can be the greatest source of strength and resilience.