Amid the threat of nuclear proliferation, global warming and terrorism, the earth's creator tries to reconnect with mankind by returning to the planet and hosting his own variety show.
After being charged with hacking into the Pentagon security system, computer-whiz Josh Martin is kidnapped during house arrest and delivered to a shadowy criminal known as Charles Keller. Requested to hack into the state’s highly advanced electrical system and shut it down, it’s clear what Keller wants—total chaos. When California goes dark, he gets what he wants. And tonight, no one will be prepared for what’s about to happen.
Especialista em resgatar reféns do FBI, o agente Jack Bender foi demitido por não saber trabalhar em equipe. Meses mais tarde, ele encontra-se como um refém a bordo de um avião que foi tomado por um grupo de terroristas bem armados que ameaçam detonar uma arma nuclear. Agora Bender terá que usar todas as suas habilidades para salvar o jato que se dirige a Los Angeles.