May 29, 2014 - 16:08 AMT
“Earth to Echo” sci-fi family adventure film trailer

Relativity has released a new Earth to Echo trailer for director Dave Green’s sci-fi family adventure film. The found footage pic revolves around a trio of kids who each receive strange messages on their cellphones, leading them to a friendly alien being that needs their help, according to Collider.

“This new, shorter trailer backs off the “Steven Spielberg ripoff” vibe from the previous trailers, but still plays up the kid-friendly angle for the PG-rated pic. The film is clearly aimed at a younger audience than something like Transformers, and it very well could provide a nice alternative for pre-teens this summer,” Collider said.

The film stars Teo Halm, Brian “Astro” Bradley, Reese Hartwig, and Ella Linnea Wahlestedt. Earth to Echo opens July 2nd.