Classic Videogames Attack Earth In Pixels Trailer

Space Invaders, Donkey Kong and a giant glowing Pac-Man wreak havoc on the streets of New York City in Columbia Pictures' first trailer for its upcoming action-comedy "Pixels."

Directed by Chris Columbus, "Pixels" is based on Patrick Jean's 2010 short film that chronicles an alien race misinterpreting video feeds of classic 1980s arcade games as a war declaration. Using the games and characters as models for their assaults, the aliens set out to destroy earth. Qbert, Frogger and Centipede are also among the pixelated attackers.

The highly anticipated movie, originally scheduled for May release, will now open on July 24. Adam Sandler, Josh Gad and Peter Dinklage star.

The studio is also promoting "Pixels" on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr. It has been the subject of intense interest among aficionados of classic videogames and owners of so-called "barcades" where the games are stilled played.