After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.
A climatologist tries to save his son and the rest of the world from a new ice age caused by extreme weather events.
The Day After Tomorrow was a commercial success, grossing over $552 million worldwide. Critical reviews were mixed, with many praising the visual effects and scale of the disaster sequences but criticizing the plot, scientific accuracy, and acting.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film for its thrilling special effects and intense disaster sequences, finding it to be an entertaining popcorn flick. However, some viewers pointed out the scientific inaccuracies and predictable story.
Nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Special Effects. Won MTV Movie Awards Mexico for Best Special Effects.
The film's depiction of a superstorm causing a rapid ice age was highly criticized by scientists for its lack of scientific accuracy, particularly the speed at which the global cooling occurred.
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