"The Darkest Minds: The Movie" is a 2018 science fiction film based on the novel by Alexandra Bracken. The story is set in a dystopian future where a mysterious disease has killed most children, leaving survivors with dangerous abilities. The government captures these children, labeling them as threats, and a group of teens escapes to find safety and freedom. The main character, Ruby Daly, discovers her powerful mind-reading abilities and joins a group of other gifted teens. Together, they navigate a world filled with danger and seek to fight against the oppressive regime that seeks to control them.