The first sneak peek for “Earth to Echo” has arrived. This is also the first footage we’ve seen for this film which looks like a family-friendly, sci-fi adventure Spielberg-esque. Shot in found-footage, the clip features a trio of young kids discovering a mysterious object.

"Earth to Echo" poster courtesy of Movieweb.com

“Earth to Echo” poster courtesy of Movieweb.com

Official synopsis:

“After a construction project begins digging in their neighborhood, best friends Tuck, Munch and Alex inexplicably begin to receive strange, encoded messages on their cell phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they go to their parents and the authorities. When everyone around them refuses to take the messages seriously, the three embark on a secret adventure to crack the code and follow it to its source. But taking matters into their own hands gets the trio in way over their heads when they discover a mysterious being from another world who desperately needs their help. The epic, suspenseful and exciting journey that follows will change all of their lives forever.”It stars Teo Halm, Brian “Astro” Bradley, Reese Hartwig, Ella Wahlestedt and Jason Gray-Stanford.

The film helmed by Dave Green, written by Henry Gayden and Andrew Panay, will make its way to theaters on April 25, 2014.

Check out the trailer