The film is set in a dystopian future where law and order is enforced by the Magistrates, who act as judge, jury, and executioner. The story follows Judge Dredd (played by Karl Urban), a no-nonsense enforcer known for his strict adherence to the law.

Dredd is tasked with evaluating the rookie Judge, Cassandra Anderson (played by Olivia Thirlby), who possesses psychic abilities. The two are sent to investigate a series of murders in a high-rise building called Peach Trees, a massive and crime-ridden tower controlled by a powerful drug lord named Ma-Ma (played by Played by Lena Headey).

When they arrive, they discover that Ma-Ma’s criminal empire is based on a new and highly addictive drug called SLO-MO, which causes users to experience time at a slowed pace. Ma-Ma’s gang notices Dredd and Anderson’s presence, leading to a deadly confrontation.

As Dredd and Anderson attempt to capture Ma-Ma and dismantle her operation, they become trapped inside Peach Trees and must fight their way through the building’s floors, facing off against armed gang members. suffered by Ma-Ma’s powerful weapon. The film’s story focuses on intense action, strategic battles, and the challenges of maintaining order in a lawless environment.