John Shaft Jr., a cyber security expert, enlists the help of his father, the legendary John Shaft, to uncover the truth behind his best friend's death. As they dig deeper, they discover a conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything they care about.

When a drug dealer kills Shaft's best friend and escapes the law, Shaft decides to take the law into his own hands. With the help of his nephew, a police officer, Shaft sets out to seek justice and bring down the criminal empire.