Earth to Echo

Three neighborhood kids see life in their quiet town flip when a construction project starts nearby. Mysterious, encoded messages begin popping up on their phones, and the trio decides to keep the odd clues to themselves. They try to crack the code while avoiding grown ups, convinced there’s something bigger at work. Their sleuthing leads them toward a secret location where they encounter a mysterious being from another world who desperately needs their help. As they form a fragile alliance, the kids confront fear, trust, and crowd-pleasing danger, learning what it takes to stand up for someone in need.

Directed by Dave Green, Earth to Echo stems from an original concept by Henry Gayden and Andrew Panay, released in 2014 as a light-hearted family sci fi adventure.

With a budget of 13 million, the film grossed about 45.3 million worldwide, delivering a solid financial return and affirming its appeal to families seeking hopeful, gadget friendly science fiction.

Earth to Echo did not become a lasting cultural touchstone, but it tapped into a wave of kid-centered sci fi and friendship driven adventures. Its accessible premise and likable trio left a gentle imprint on family cinema of its time.

Reviews sketched a mixed but generally positive picture, noting the film's emphasis on friendship, resourcefulness, and teamwork under pressure. It leans into accessible themes of helping others and facing challenges with imagination rather than brute force.