Set in the 1920s, "Babylon" follows the story of Jack Dawson (played by John Lithgow), a veteran filmmaker who rose to fame during the silent era. The film centers around the rise and fall of three characters: Silver Screen (Margot Robbie), a young and ambitious actress; Maximus (Diego Luna), a Mexican general turned slave; and Jack (John Lithgow), a faded movie star. The narrative seamlessly weaves together themes of love, power, and the changing landscape of the film industry.