In the eyes of aliens, earthlings are a pastime for them to play. A group of aliens made a bet on the survival of the earth. They randomly choose a person on earth and give him the superpower to get what he wants. If this person eventually becomes an insatiable villain, the aliens will choose to destroy the earth, but if this person still maintains a good nature, it means that the earth still has the meaning to continue to operate. The ordinary and introverted high school teacher Neil (Simon Peggy Simon Pegg) becomes the chosen son who has something to do with the survival of the earth. after having the super power, Neil has a series of surprises around him that make people wonder whether to laugh or fear. At the same time, Neil silently admires the woman Catherine (Kate Beckinsell Kate Beckinsale) is also involved in the danger.