Aspiring filmmaker Katie Mitchell is thrilled to start her journey at film school and finally find her creative community. Her father, Rick, organizes an ill-timed, cross-country road trip to bond with her before she leaves, dragging along the rest of their quirky family: sociable mother Linda, dinosaur-obsessed brother Aaron, and their dog Monchi. During their trip, a global tech uprising begins when an artificial intelligence named PAL retaliates against its creator and all humans, turning the machines against humanity and throwing the world into chaos. Robots begin capturing humans for internment on gigantic, floating pod ships, leaving the Mitchell family as seemingly the last free humans on Earth.

Amidst the chaos, the Mitchells inadvertently discover a way to stop PAL’s plan. They must overcome their differences and dysfunctions to work together as a team and save the world from the malfunctioning technology. Encountering a pair of defective robots who unexpectedly join their cause, they navigate through various obstacles while grappling with their own family dynamics and personal growth. Through humor and determination, they strive to confront the technological menace and restore order. As they embark on harebrained schemes and foster newfound relationships, their journey becomes one of self-discovery, familial bonds, and courage against overwhelming odds.