Recently paroled con artist Danny Ocean is ready for his next big heist. Within 24 hours of his release, he violates his parole by traveling to California to meet with his partner-in-crime, Rusty Ryan. Together, they plot an ambitious plan to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously. The casinos, owned by ruthless entrepreneur Terry Benedict, are impenetrable fortresses of cash, with vaults that are only accessible through a highly sophisticated security system. To pull off this nearly impossible theft, Danny and Rusty assemble a team of eleven experts, each with a unique talent necessary for the various aspects of the elaborate scheme.

The team is a ragtag group comprising a conman, a pickpocket, an explosives expert, a surveillance pro, a financier, a card dealer, two mechanics, an acrobat, and an electronics and surveillance tech wizard. Each member has his role to play in orchestrating the elaborate robbery. The heist's complexity requires precise timing, advanced technology, and a bit of old-fashioned con artistry. Their plan involves elaborate cons to manipulate casino staff, sophisticated gadgets to deal with the vault, and a precise timetable to ensure they can break in and escape before Terry Benedict realizes he's been robbed. The group faces numerous challenges as they prepare for the heist, including avoiding detection by casino security, dealing with internal tensions, and executing the intricate details of their plan without a hitch.