After hundreds of years of development, human civilization has evolved to a high degree, and they have gradually extended their tentacles into the depths of the universe. However, with the rapid increase in population, limited resources have been exhausted. By 2174, the earth's resources are seriously scarce, and the war for resources has reached its peak. In order to seek a new paradise for survival, humans launched a spacecraft called "Elysium" into the universe and began a long and unknown exploration of the universe. After a long period of deep sleep, crew members Bower (Ben Foster) and Captain Payton (Dennis Quaid) woke up one after another. For some reason, they completely forgot the purpose and mission of the voyage. Bower and Payton worked together to inspect the spacecraft and soon found the bodies of other companions. These former companions died horribly. And they don't seem to be the only living beings left. A mysterious creature is still threatening their lives...