The Tomorrow War (2021) is a sci-fi action film directed by Chris McKay, starring Chris Pratt as Dan Forester, a high school teacher and former Green Beret who is drafted into a war taking place thirty years in the future. The film explores themes of family, courage, and sacrifice as humanity fights to survive against alien invaders. Blending high-octane action with time travel, The Tomorrow War offers a unique spin on the alien invasion genre.

The story begins in 2022 when soldiers from the future arrive on Earth, announcing that humanity is on the brink of extinction due to an alien species known as the White Spikes. They request reinforcements from the present to join their ranks in 2051 to help stop the invasion. Dan Forester, now a science teacher, is one of the civilians conscripted to fight in the future.

As Dan and other draftees are transported to 2051, they encounter a terrifying landscape overrun by relentless aliens. Alongside his daughter, Colonel Muri Forester (Yvonne Strahovski), now a scientist and military leader, Dan faces unimaginable threats. As the war against the White Spikes intensifies, Dan realizes that winning may require a plan that involves both the future and the present.