MUMBAI: Steven Spielberg‘s sci-fi thriller I Am Number 4 will hit theatres worldwide on 18 February.

The film, based on a book by the same name, is being presented by Dream Works Pictures and Reliance Big Entertainment.

Produced by Spielberg and Michael Bay, the film is about nine teenaged aliens who have different powers and are sent to earth to hide from their enemies. These nine aliens can only be killed in numerical order and with the first three already dead, John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) has just learned that he is number four.

Directed by D.J. Caruso, the film tracks the story of Smith, who is on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. While trying to save himself, John encounters unexpected, life-changing events.

The film stars Dianna Agron, Teresa Palmer, Callan McAuliffe and Timothy Olyphan.