In a future where humanity is endangered by a relentless alien threat, brilliant children are trained as tactical leaders to combat the impending invasion. Among them is a prodigy named Ender Wiggin, drafted into the orbiting Battle School for a rigorous military education. Thrust into an environment of simulated war games, Ender battles both the alien menace and the intense loneliness that comes with being away from his family. As he excels beyond his peers, he faces the moral dilemma of becoming the military savior that Earth needs, all while striving to retain his compassion and understanding the true cost of victory.