When two low-level astronomers, the idealistic Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) and her anxious mentor Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio), make a civilization-ending discovery, they embark on a desperate media tour to warn a disinterested world. Their dire warning of a planet-killing comet hurtling toward Earth is met with shocking indifference, political maneuvering by President Orlean (Meryl Streep), and vapid distraction from a 24-hour news cycle led by hosts Brie Evantee (Cate Blanchett) and Jack Bremmer (Tyler Perry). As the clock ticks down, the scientists must navigate a surreal landscape of celebrity culture, tech billionaires like the enigmatic Peter Isherwell (Mark Rylance), and partisan politics in a satirical race against time. Directed by Adam McKay, this darkly comedic and sharply relevant film blends sci-fi urgency with biting social commentary, questioning what truly captures humanity's attention in the face of an undeniable catastrophe.