Zoey and Ben, the only survivors of a deadly escape room event, are determined to expose the shadowy organization behind it. Zoey struggles with trauma but is resolute, believing the company's headquarters are in New York City. Despite Ben's initial reluctance, they travel together to the city. After a series of mysterious encounters in the subway, they find themselves trapped in a new escape room challenge alongside four strangers: Rachel, Brianna, Nathan, and Theo. Each one of them has previously survived a similar deadly experience, making this "tournament of champions" even more perilous.

The group navigates fiendish rooms filled with life-threatening traps that test their intellects and endurance. As they solve puzzles to survive annihilation, alliances form and fray under the pressure. With stakes escalating at every turn, they realize that escape is only part of the battle; they must unravel why they were specifically targeted and who is ultimately responsible. The harrowing journey forces them to confront personal demons and raises questions about trust and sacrifice. The tension tightens as Zoey feels she might be closing in on the conspiracy that's been plaguing her since her first escape room experience. Determined to end the nightmare for good, she pushes forward into increasingly dangerous territory, driven by a desire for justice.