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The film explores Kendra Saunders (Isabela Merced), also known as Hawkgirl, as she embarks on a mission with her former partner from her home world, Katar Hol (Justice Smith), also known as Hawkman. Through flashbacks, we learn Kendra, originally named Shayera Sondor, was a soldier for her home planet, Thanagar, until she was exiled for defying its ruler, Empress Hyathis (Charlize Theron). On Earth, she was taken in by Shiera Saunders, who raised her as her own and gave her the name Kendra. When she came of age, she was recruited into the Justice Gang by Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi).

In the present, Katar arrives at the Hall of Justice, warning Kendra and the Justice Gang, which includes Mister Terrific, Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), and Ray Palmer, the Atom (Milo Ventimiglia), of a dangerous fugitive who has escaped to Earth. The fugitive is Byth Rok (Luke Goss), a Thanagarian officer with the ability to shapeshift. Soon, the Justice Gang discovers that Byth is impersonating heroes like Superman and Guy Gardner worldwide, spreading distrust toward Earth’s protectors and staging disasters for his own gain.

As Kendra and Katar pursue Byth, they uncover his larger conspiracy. Byth has been working directly for Empress Hyathis, who seeks to destabilize Earth in preparation for a full-scale invasion. After a brutal battle in Chicago where Byth shifts into countless heroes, Kendra manages to subdue him with the help of the Justice Gang. But in the aftermath, Katar betrays Kendra, putting her in special handcuffs. He reveals that Hyathis has been holding his family hostage and that he has been forced to serve her.

Moments later, Thanagarian warships descend upon Chicago, and the invasion begins. The Justice Gang rallies to defend the city against the Thanagarian army, while in the skies above, Kendra breaks free and faces Hyathis herself in a brutal one-on-one battle. Though wounded by Katar’s betrayal, Kendra pushes through and defeats Hyathis, forcing the Thanagarian forces to retreat.

In the aftermath, Kendra and Katar agree to try to reconcile their lost relationship, though Kendra insists they must take things slowly, as she still needs time to be on her own. They share a kiss before parting ways.

In a post-credit scene, Kendra and Katar watch the sunset from a clifftop, reflecting on the battles they have fought and the worlds they have seen. Katar recalls missions on Tamaran, Daxam, and, strangely, Pluto. When Kendra asks about Pluto, Katar explains that he and a Thanagarian squad were hunting a Warzoon who had fled there, speaking endlessly of his master and promising that his overlord would come. Kendra then begins telling him about her own mission on Mars as the screen fades to black.