The story is presented as a found-footage film, documenting the adventures of three friends: Alex (played by Teo Halm), Tuck (played by Astro), and Munch (played by Reese Hartwig). The trio discovers a series of strange, encoded signals on their phones, which lead them to a construction site.
As they investigate, they come across a small, owl-like alien robot that they name Echo. Echo is stranded on Earth and needs their help to rebuild its spaceship, which was damaged during its crash landing. The friends decide to assist Echo in its quest to find missing parts scattered around their town.
Throughout their journey, the friends encounter various challenges, including being pursued by government agents who are also aware of the extraterrestrial presence. Along the way, the group forms a strong bond with Echo, and the alien robot becomes an essential part of their adventure.
The climax of the movie takes place at an old, abandoned house where Echo’s missing parts are hidden. The friends, with the help of Echo, retrieve the components, but they are confronted by the government agents. In a dramatic and heartfelt scene, Echo sacrifices itself to save the friends, revealing its ability to heal and revive itself.
The movie ends with the government agents leaving, and the friends mourning the loss of their alien companion. However, they discover that Echo left behind a set of coordinates, indicating the location of its home planet. The friends are left with a sense of wonder and the realization that their extraordinary adventure was just the beginning.
“Earth to Echo” combines elements of friendship, adventure, and a touch of science fiction, offering a family-friendly and heartwarming tale of youthful discovery and the bond between humans and extraterrestrial beings.