When Earth faces imminent destruction at the hands of an intergalactic demolition team, ordinary man Arthur Dent is rescued by his extraterrestrial companion Ford Prefect, who happens to be updating the galaxy's most indispensable travel reference. This adaptation of Douglas Adams' beloved science fiction comedy features Martin Freeman, Yasiin Bey, and Sam Rockwell under the direction of Garth Jennings, delivering a witty exploration of absurdist humor and cosmic adventure across the stars.