Around the World in Eighty Days follows the journey of Phileas Fogg, a British gentleman, and his valet as they embark on a daring quest to go around the globe in less than 80 days. Driven by a wager staking half his fortune against his fellow members at the Reform Club, Phileas departs from London and ventures through Egypt, India, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United States. Along the way, he encounters missed connections, thrilling adventures, and a persistent detective who mistakenly pursues him.