The movie picks up shortly after the events of “San Andreas.” The protagonist, Ray Gaines (played by Dwayne Johnson), a rescue helicopter pilot, is once again at the forefront of disaster response as a series of aftershocks and secondary disasters wreak havoc across the state.

The stakes are even higher this time as the tremors trigger volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other cascading natural calamities that put millions of lives at risk. Ray is joined by his estranged wife Emma (Carla Gugino) and daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario), as they navigate through the chaos to save as many people as they can, including themselves.

Dwayne Johnson delivers a solid performance as Ray Gaines, maintaining the balance between a tough, action-oriented hero and a caring father. His on-screen chemistry with Carla Gugino and Alexandra Daddario adds emotional depth to the story, grounding the high-stakes action in personal drama. The supporting cast, including new characters played by several notable actors, brings additional layers to the narrative, though some performances feel somewhat overshadowed by the non-stop action.