On a remote, sun-drenched beach, a sleek red convertible races against the setting sun. Inside, John Smith and his guardian Henri share a quiet, tense moment, acutely aware of a glowing red scar burning across John’s ankle. They are Loric refugees hiding on Earth, hunted mercilessly by the Mogadorians, a ruthless alien race that obliterated their home planet of Lorien. John is Number Four, one of nine gifted children sent to Earth protected by an ancient charm. The magic dictates that the survivors must be hunted in strict numerical order. Numbers One, Two, and Three are already dead. Now, Four is next.Seeking anonymity, John and Henri relocate to the quiet, damp town of Paradise, Ohio. Disguised as a typical high school student, John struggles with his surging superpowers—glowing blue hands that generate immense heat and telekinesis. Despite Henri’s strict warnings to maintain a low profile, John’s protective instincts draw him toward Sarah Hart, a gentle, artistic photographer bullied by her athletic ex-boyfriend, Mark James. A deep connection quickly forms between John and Sarah. Meanwhile, John crosses paths with Sam Goode, an eccentric UFO enthusiast who becomes his fiercely loyal friend after John saves him from bullies. John also discovers he is not alone; a fierce warrior Loric girl named Number Six has been tracking him, alongside her powerful beast, a chimaera named Bernie Kosar.As John grows closer to Sarah, danger closes in. Mark’s jealousy boils over, leading to a brutal
confrontation at a high school
Halloween party where John is forced to use his powers, exposing his true nature to Sarah and Sam. Shortly after, the Mogadorian army descends upon Paradise, plunging the small town into a chaotic battlefield of laser fire and explosions. The sleek high school transforms into a war zone.Henri is fatally wounded defending John, a devastating loss that fuels John’s fierce determination to fight back. Number Six arrives just in time, wielding heavy artillery and showcasing her own elemental abilities. Together, along with Sam, who bravely joins the fray, they battle waves of heavily armored Mogadorian soldiers and terrifying alien beasts known as Paya-sado. In the climactic showdown, John and Six face the Mogadorian Commander. Combining their Loric legacies, they unleash a devastating wave of energy that obliterates the alien leader.With the immediate threat neutralized, John must tearfully part ways with Sarah, knowing his presence will only attract more destruction to her world. Reunited with Number Six and Sam, John embraces his true destiny. No longer just a terrified boy running for his life, Number Four vows to track down the remaining surviving Garde, assemble an army, and reclaim their stolen future.