The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

Never in the history of the movies has "blowing it up good" been a more fun or satisfying ride. Nothing says snuggle in your seat and enjoy your popcorn like a good disaster movie.

Blake SnyderMay 27, 2004

5 new exclusive images from The Day After Tomorrow!

...the end is coming

Brian B.May 21, 2004

10 Minute preview of The Day After Tomorrow tonight!

...before 'American Idol' on Fox

Brian B.May 12, 2004

Tons of new images from The Day After Tomorrow!

...starring Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Ian Holm

Brian B.Apr 27, 2004

The Orphanage to produce effects for The Day After Tomorrow

...completing more than 45 shots for the weather-run-amok disaster film

Brian B.Apr 13, 2004

New posters from ShoWest!

...new one-sheets from Troy, I, Robot, The Day After Tomorrow, Dodgeball and more!

Brian B.Mar 24, 2004

Jake Gyllenhaal video interview clips from the set of THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW

...an interview with the actor on the film

Brian B.Mar 17, 2004

New trailers for TROY and THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW online!

...preview some highly anticipated upcoming films!

Brian B.Mar 4, 2004

18 minutes of THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW revealed

...a description of the footage is now online

Brian B.Feb 18, 2004

New images from THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW online

...the disaster film takes it toll

Brian B.Jan 27, 2004

Director Roland Emmerich talks THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW

Blowing up buildings is an image you don't want to see anymore...

Brian B.Jan 15, 2004

Arjay Smith talks about THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW!

It's very similar to Deep Impact with Elijah Wood...

Brian B.Dec 15, 2003

New storyboards online from THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW!

Get a glimpse into the action...

Brian B.Jul 25, 2003

New set photos from THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW and SCOOBY DOO TOO!

Go behind the scenes of 2 anticipated films...

Brian B.Apr 23, 2003

Critics Score

45%

Release Date

May 26, 2004

Director

Roland Emmerich

Writers

Roland Emmerich
Jeffrey Nachmanoff

Cast

Official Website

thedayaftertomorrow.com

The Day After Tomorrow Synopsis

What if we are on the brink of a new Ice Age?

This is the question that haunts climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid). Hall’s research indicates that global warming could trigger an abrupt and catastrophic shift in the planet’s climate. The ice cores that he’s drilled in Antarctica show that it happened before, ten thousand years ago. And now he’s warning officials that it could happen again if they don’t act soon. But his warning comes too late.

It all begins when Hall witnesses a piece of ice the size of Rhode Island break off the Antarctic Ice Shelf. Then a series of increasingly severe weather events start to unfold around the globe: hail the size of grapefruit batters Tokyo, record-breaking hurricane winds pound Hawaii; snow falls in New Delhi, and then a devastating series of tornadoes whips through Los Angeles.

A phone call from a colleague in Scotland, Professor Rapson (Ian Holm), confirms Jack’s worst fears: these intense weather events are symptoms of a massive global change. Melting polar caps has poured too much fresh water into the oceans and disrupted the currents that stabilize our climate system. Global warming has pushed the planet over the edge and into a new Ice Age. And it all will happen during one global super storm.

While Jack warns the White House of the impending climate shift, his 17 year-old son Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal) finds himself trapped in New York City where he and some friends have been competing in a high school academic competition. He must now cope with the severe flooding and plummeting temperatures in Manhattan. Having taken refuge inside the Manhattan Public Library, Sam manages to reach his father by phone. Jack only has time for one warning: stay inside at all costs.

As full-scale, massive evacuations to the south begin, Jack heads north to New York City to save Sam. But not even Jack is prepared for what is about to happen – to him, to his son, and to his planet.

In INDEPENDENCE DAY Roland Emmerich brought you the near destruction of the earth by aliens. Now, in THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW the enemy is an even more devastating force: nature itself.