Every six years, Earth’s fate hangs in the balance when a deadly alien named Brax emerges through a portal opened by the passing of a comet. A secret order of superhuman martial artists known as the Jiu Jitsu fighters stands ready to defend humanity—and history shows they’ve always won—until now. This fragile equilibrium shatters when celebrated war hero Jake Barnes is defeated, kicking off a desperate fight for surviva.

Jake regains consciousness on a Burmese coastline with no memory of how he arrived or what he’s fled. Found by a mysterious rescuer, Wylie, he’s passed to villagers who tend his wounds and guide him toward a nearby military outpost. There, intelligence officer Myra interrogates him, noting ominous talk of a comet, temple, and ancient prophecy, but truth serum fails to unlock his memory. Jake’s amnesia masks more than his past—it conceals his destiny.

As Jake begins to piece together his identity, he encounters fellow Jiu Jitsu warriors—including Carmen, Harrigan, and Keung—who recognize him despite his blank slate. Together they face off against military forces and alien threats, pushing Jake toward acceptance of his role. He learns that to save the world, he must reclaim his skills and stand against Brax, the relentless alien invader.

Nicolas Cage appears as Wylie, an eccentric mentor who resides in a cave and exudes cryptic wisdom. His quirky presence injects some levity into the otherwise earnest—and occasionally sluggish—narrative. Cage delivers his scenes with characteristic flair, though critics argue they’re too few to elevate the film significantly .

Brax, the alien antagonist, operates with cunning force—using invisibility, shuriken-like weapons, and raw speed. The climactic battle unfolds at the temple where the portal opened, revealing Brax’s weakness to fire. In a brutal final showdown, Jake regains his memory and strength, ultimately disemboweling Brax with a grenade before kicking him into the portal and sealing Earth’s future—at least for now .

Despite its visually kinetic martial arts and sci-fi concept, Jiu Jitsu drew widespread criticism. Many reviewers noted its thin storyline, unconvincing CGI, and overreliance on action at the expense of narrative depth. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a low approval rating, with the consensus stating that the audience, sadly, loses more than the film’s defenders.

In the end, Jiu Jitsu stands as a film of bold ambition but flawed execution: a wild “Predator‑meets-martial‑arts” premise that fascinates in concept but falters in cohesion. Its mix of genre tropes, stylized fight scenes, and a standout—and scant—Nicolas Cage cameo make it a curious watch—if not entirely a compelling one.