The story follows Gary King (played by Simon Pegg), a middle-aged man who is stuck in the past and yearns for the glory days of his youth. Determined to recreate an epic pub crawl he and his friends attempted in their teenage years, Gary convinces his estranged friends—Andy (Nick Frost), Steven (Paddy Considine), Oliver (Martin Freeman), and Peter (Eddie Marsan)—to join him in their hometown of Newton Haven.
As the group embarks on the “Golden Mile” pub crawl, they discover that the town has been taken over by alien robots known as “Blanks.” The robots replace the town’s residents to create a utopian society. Unaware of the invasion, the friends become entangled in a battle for the survival of humanity.
In the climax, the group faces off against the alien robots in a series of chaotic and humorous confrontations. The resolution involves themes of friendship, maturity, and the consequences of holding onto the past.
“The World’s End” received positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty humor, inventive storytelling, and the chemistry between Pegg and Frost. The film was celebrated for its blend of comedy, science fiction, and social commentary.