On the eve of Christmas, a group of terrorists seize an international airport, turning thousands of travelers into hostages. The criminals, commanded by a brutal officer and armed with top-of-the-line weapons, want to rescue a drug lord. The gunmen are well prepared, but don't expect to meet John McClane. Bruce Willis returns as a superhero cop who fights not only the terrorists but also a frustrated airport police chief, a dumb anti-terrorism chief and a terrible blizzard. The hostages are panicked and desperate, but John McClane is fighting not only his enemies but also time running out. His wife is on one of the planes hovering over the airport, and fuel is rapidly running out...