When invading aliens use humanity’s screen obsession to take over, one incompetent, disconnected family has to work together to save their small town.
Amy, a single mom who hides her fear and grief behind a glossy parenting blog, drags her kids back to her hometown—only to watch them drift further away. Lucy, 14, furious and glued to Wi-Fi. Evan, 10, reckless gamer, thrilled by danger. Then—BAM—blackout. When the power returns, anyone watching a screen freezes. Amy’s eccentric former classmate Stace is the first to realize: it’s aliens (of course)! Amy, the kids, Stace, and Amy’s old friend Craig (who she’s been avoiding) must now try to save Franklin, but they’re not exactly heroes. Their desperate schemes backfire, aliens possess the locals, and the kids get frozen. It looks like the aliens have won—until Amy finally unleashes the bravery she buried years ago. The finale: a joyful, defiant stand where community connection trumps division.
DISCONNECT is a live-action sci-fi comedy for families who want laughs, suspense, and heart. Think Mitchells vs. the Machines colliding with E.T., but grounded, funny, and mid-budget—filling a real gap between animated tentpoles and effects-heavy blockbusters. Perfect for tweens, teens, and parents. It’s a crowd-pleaser with holiday theatrical or streaming event potential.
