The movie Live Free or Die Hard, starring Bruce Willis, was released in theaters across the United States.
Principal photography for Live Free or Die Hard started, capturing various action scenes for the movie.
20th Century Fox officially announced the production of Live Free or Die Hard, the fourth installment in the Die Hard series.
Thomas Gabriel, a former government cybersecurity expert turned cyber-terrorist, initiates a multi-stage attack to cripple the United States' infrastructure.
Detective John McClane is assigned to track down and stop the cyber-terrorist threat after the FBI notices his expertise.
Agent Beverly, McClane's contact from the FBI, is killed by Gabriel's henchmen, raising the stakes for McClane.
McClane recruits Matt Farrell, a young hacker, to help navigate the digital aspects of the cyberattack.
Gabriel executes an attack on the electrical power grid, causing widespread blackouts in major cities.
Gabriel's forces disable the 911 emergency response system, complicating the efforts of law enforcement.
McClane and Farrell are ambushed and captured but manage to escape, furthering their resolve to stop Gabriel.
Gabriel uses lethal force to protect his operation, eliminating his own men after mission failures.
McClane and Farrell confront Gabriel at the government data center, attempting to prevent the final stage of the attack.
A climactic battle occurs on a highway where McClane finally confronts and defeats Gabriel, ending the cyber-terrorism threat.
