“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) is a science fiction disaster film directed by Roland Emmerich, known for his work on large-scale disaster movies. The film stars Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum, and Ian Holm.

The story centers around climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid), who discovers that global warming is triggering a series of catastrophic climate events around the world. His research indicates that a massive climate shift could plunge the planet into a new Ice Age. As extreme weather events—tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive hailstorms—begin to ravage cities across the globe, Jack realizes that the world has only days before the climate catastrophe reaches its peak.

In New York City, Jack’s son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), and his friends find themselves trapped as a massive superstorm hits, causing the temperature to plummet rapidly. The storm leads to flash-freezing conditions, making survival nearly impossible for anyone caught outside. While the government scrambles to evacuate the southern parts of the United States, the northern regions, including New York, become uninhabitable.

As chaos unfolds, Jack sets out on a perilous journey from Washington, D.C., to New York to rescue his son, braving the deadly cold and the devastation left in the wake of the storm. Meanwhile, Sam and his friends take refuge in the New York Public Library, where they must figure out how to stay alive until help arrives.

“The Day After Tomorrow” is known for its intense special effects, depicting large-scale destruction caused by natural disasters, and its portrayal of a world grappling with the consequences of climate change. The film explores themes of survival, the power of nature, and the human impact on the environment. Although it received mixed reviews from critics, it was a commercial success and remains a popular disaster movie for its thrilling action sequences and visual spectacle.